Easter: A’Ibom relaxes restriction order
The Akwa Ibom state government has relaxed its 14- day restriction order in the state to enable Christians join their counterparts the world over to celebrate this year’s Easter.
Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the Secretary to the State Government, announced the government’s decision in a statement in Uyo on Thursday.
The dederal government had declared April 10 and April 13, as public holidays for Christians to celebrate the Easter.
Ekuwem warned that all religious gatherings must not be more 20 worshippers, including the pastors and choir group.
He advised that all worshippers must wear face masks, while the congregation must use hand sanitisers.
He added that the sitting arrangement must observe social distancing and must provide infrared thermometer for worshippers.
“In the spirit of the Easter season, Akwa Ibom state government has approved guidelines for religious activities on the Last Supper on Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
“All Religious gatherings must not be more than 20 worshipers, including the pastors and choir, per church; irrespective of the size of the church.
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“Sitting arrangement must be social distancing compliant. All worshipers must use hand sanitisers at church entrance and wear face masks while in church.
“Infrared thermometers should be used at xhurch entrance doors, any worshiper whose body temperature is above 38 degrees centigrade should promptly be referred to the nearest healthcare facility.
“Worshippers must endeavour to wash their hands with soap and running water before and after church service, ” Ekuwem said.
He urged all Akwa Ibom residents to cooperate with the state government to minimise the surge of foronavirus in the state.
It would be recalled that Gov. Emmanuel had in a state broadcast announced the restriction of movement in the state with effect from April 3 and to last for 14 days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
