Anambra state relaxes lockdown, asks churches to resume full activities

The Anambra State government led by governor Willie Obiano, has relaxed the lockdown on the state.

The governor made this in a broadcast to the people of the state on Saturday evening.

He also asked churches to begin full activities.

Recall that activities of the church had been restricted for 14 days as one of the ways to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Although, on Saturday, Obiano asked the churches to resume full service, stating that the congregation must wear face masks and observe the World Health Organisation’s guidelines about the virus during worship.

He listed the guidelines to include regular hand washing, avoiding handshakes, application of hand sanitizers, and social distancing.

Governor Obiano announced that movements around the state were not restricted, stressing, however, that all boundaries in the state remained shutdown.

He said, “All food and drug markets in the state are to open with immediate effect.

“I will meet with market leaders on Monday, 27th April, for further discussion. When to re-open the schools as well as when civil servants will be allowed to go back to offices will be announced soon.”