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… social distancing observed
…checks of temperature observed at entry points
…we appreciate FG for re-opening worship centres-Pastor Sani
… borders of FCT manned by soldiers, police, civil defense, PTF officers
For over two months religious activities were put on hold in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun major cities in Nigeria after President Muhamnadu Buhari announced a total lock down on March 29th, incidentally on a Sunday to curb the spread of COVID-19.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that most churches across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, showcased a massive turnout of worshipers who observed the guidelines of NCDC.
All the churches TNG crew visited in Kubwa, Nyanya, Dutse, Sabori, Maraba,Orozo had worshipers in attendance.
At the Omega Fire Ministries, Maraba, the social distancing, wearing of masks guidelines were strictly followed.
In a chat with a pastor of the church, Sule Sani thanked the Federal Government for opening worship centres that it was a welcome development.
“We really appreciate the government re-opening centres and we thank God for this wonderful opportunity to worship as a church.
Worshipers spotted in all the Catholic churches in Kubwa wore face masks and the availability of santisers for members to use.
Temperatures of worshipers were also checked at the various entry points of the churches in Kubwa, Dei Dei, Sabori and Dutse.
Inside the churches a modest of social distancing was also observed in chuches with large centres like the Anglican and Catholic worship centres.
At the Abaji border between FCT and Kogi State, soldiers, police, civil defence, officers of the Presidential Task Force, PTF were seen manning the border post.
Also at the Nasawa entry point all the security operatives were seen checking temperature of humans, occupants of vehicular objects to ensure the lockdown on inter-state movement which has not been lifted.
Recall that the lockdown has undergone various reviews on a bi-monthly basis since it was imposed.