Contrary to the stay-at-home order of the government in a bid to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus, Ondo state government have approved C.A.N request of holding Easter Sunday worship in churches across the state.
The commissioner for information, Donald Ojogo said in a statement in Akure that the government allowed this feat base on the importance of the celebration but the churches have to adhere to the precautionary measures and guidelines earlier put in place to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
According to him, “Government acknowledges concerns expressed in many quarters in respect of the above subject matter.
“This is especially in relation to the last government statement on the sustenance of the anti-COVID 19 measures put in place vis- a -viz the public statement issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria.
“The position of CAN and the government statement should be seen as mutually inclusive.
“CAN’s statement is explicit enough that government had graciously granted a special relief to enable Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, being one of the most important annual celebrations of the Christians.
