The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has issued guidelines for the opening of Churches nationwide as government continues to explores modalities for the gradual relaxation of the nationwide lockdown.
In a statement signed by CAN President, Reverend Samson Ayokunle, the Association said it is discussing with government on the modalities of reopening Churches.
“The government from our discussions wants us to draw up suggested guidelines for worship in keeping with COVID-19 containment requirements and submit for approval,” Ayokunle said.
Members of the Ecumenical body, has been agitating for the reopening of churches. Recently, the Founder and General Overseer of Living Faith outreach, also known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, was reported to have wondered aloud why Churches remain closed while markets are open. In some Northern states, Churches and Mosques are declared open amid the COVID 19 pandemic.
Based on their discussions with government, CAN has drawn up draft guidelines for the opening of churches.
The draft will be discussed when the CAN president meets with the Sultan of Sokoto within the week, while projecting return to full activities by the end of June.
The thirteen point guideline is listed below.