By Ayodele Oni
Ondo state Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has raised an alarm that there may be upsurge in cases on the global pandemic in the state as worship centres refuse to comply with laid down guidelines.
The Governor described as unfortunate, the rate at which Churches refuse to adhere to the protocols of COVID-19 despite the high rate of the Delta variant of the pandemic.
The Governor spoke while addressing delegates at the former opening of the third session of the 13th Synod of Owo Diocese held at Okeluse, in Ose local government.
He observed with worries and disappointment that delegates and clerics at the synod did not comply with the COVID-19 protocols despite the population at the church .
Mr Akeredolu admonished the people to continue to adhere strictly to all Covid-19 protocols, particularly to ensure that the Delta variant doesn’t spread among the people of the state.
“Most of us are not complying with the COVID-19 protocols, which is most unfortunate. We should not take this COVID-19 for granted.
“Don’t take this COVID-19 for granted, particularly when you understand the Delta variant that is just coming, which is more dangerous than what we had before.
“This is my appeal to most of us, particularly if you have not taken your vaccination. Most of us here have not been vaccinated. I have had my two jabs and I still wear my mask because I am not taking it for granted.
“I want advise us because that is one the things that occurred to me when I came in.
“Everybody feels that it is bye bye to COVID-19. It is not bye bye to COVID-19 yet. Pls take time to obey these COVID-19 protocols, wear your masks, wash your hands because it is necessary.
“I hardly use other people’s microphones because it could be dangerous. In other places, before you pass microphones to other persons, you will have to spray it.”
