By The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi Friday,has lifted the ban on religious gatherings across the State with immediate effect from May 15.
The decision was made following an appeal by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the State.
Mr Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Friday as part of measures to ease COVID-19 lockdown in the State, noting that all churches are to observe their services only on Sundays from 9.am to 11.am.
“The re-opening of the worship centres must however, be under strict observance of the state laws and must be once a week.
“Seventh Day Adventists and Muslim faithful are to observe their services on Saturdays and Fridays, respectively and also from 9.am to 11.am.
“No religious centre shall permit more than 50 people and worshippers must observe a minimum of two metres social distancing from one another,” he said.
“No religious service is allowed to hold any other day than the days specified herein and which must be in strict observance of all COVID-19 laws and regulations,” he added.
He urged CAN to close down any religious gathering and arrest the principal of the worship centre, which violates this order, NAN reports.
