Lagos State Gov't Suspends Reopening Of Religious Gatherings

Lagos State Government has cancelled the planned reopening of churches and mosques in the state.

Lagos State Gov't Suspends Reopening Of Religious Gatherings
Governor Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State has suspended the reopening of worship centers indefinitely.

The Governor had earlier directed worship centers, which were shut over coronavirus pandemic, to reopen but under strict guidelines.

He had said that while mosques would reopen on June 19, churches would resume activities on June 21.

But on Tuesday, the governor made a U-turn, requesting worship centers to remain shut to check the spread of the virus.

With 7,317 cases, Lagos has the highest number of infections in Nigeria.

 

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