Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel, has approved that churches in the state would be reopened on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Charles Udoh on Sunday night.
According to him, this approval was given based on the guidelines recommended by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Udoh, said that the recommendations were backed by an undertaking to comply and signed by representatives of all the blocs.
"The State Government is confident that CAN; being a body full of integrity, will do everything within its jurisdiction to ensure that all churches adhere strictly to these guidelines as violators will be prosecuted."
"A Joint Monitoring Team has been set up in each Senatorial District; comprising representatives of Government, Security Agencies and CAN to ensure full compliance."
He added that the ban on burials, weddings and all forms of social gatherings are still in force until further notice.
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