The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rescinded the decision of the state government to reopen worship centres in the state on June 19.
The governor during a press briefing at the state House on Tuesday said the decision was taken considering the current evaluation of coronavirus infections in the state. He described the decision as “a tough one.”
Sanwo-Olu said the state has been closely monitoring the situation and has now concluded that any form of re-opening cannot proceed.
“We are now hereby suspending, with immediate effect, the plan to re-open religious houses and places of worship in Lagos State, until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and continue to base our decision-making on data modelling; as well as on the responsibility we have to act in a manner that ensures the protection of all of you the people of Lagos State.
“This is not a decision that we have taken lightly, it is simply in line with our ongoing evaluation of evolving scenarios regarding the course of the infection in Lagos State and the corresponding public health advisory guidelines issued by the experts.
“Therefore, until further notice, all places of worship in Lagos State will remain closed. Social and events centers, and social clubs, will also remain closed, for now,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“Our dear state, therefore, continues to be the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, with about 44% of the total number of confirmed cases nationwide.
“Let me make this clear, that we are now fully in the phase of personal responsibility, regarding this pandemic. This means that, while the Government maintains its responsibility to take protective decisions for the common good, what will ultimately save us all and defeat this virus are the sensible personal decisions that we take on a daily basis,” Sanwo-Olu said.
