Lagos Govt bans churches and mosque service as Coronavirus heats on

The Lagos State Government has banned all religious gatherings expected to consist of

over 50 people within the state as this affect mainly the Christian and Muslims.

The decision was reached on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting between the Lagos

State Government officials and religious leaders.

Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi, confirmed the new

development to newsmen at the Press Centre, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.

He said that the decision was taken in the interest of Lagosians adding that it was

necessary toward curbing the spread of the dreaded coronavirus.

‘‘We met with religious leaders both Christians and Muslims. We discussed, argued and

realized that the lives of Lagosians is important to us.

“We prefer to offend people than to kill our people.”

‘‘Let me assure you that the state government is not insensitive to the Lenten period and

various religious activities going on. We are concerned because it is only the living that can

worship God.

”Having discussed extensively, the heads of religious bodies agreed government should

embark on massive education of the coronavirus at the grassroots level.

”Health workers should up their games, while more should be recruited; and hospitals

should be compelled to attend to people without prejudice.

‘‘In view of this, we have decided to suspend all religious activities above 50 people.

The enforcement starts with immediate effect,” the commissioner said.

Earlier Today four cases of persons with Coronavirus  in Lagos as the outspread of the

disease has seen lock downs of public places across the world.