Cross River State Government has threatened to seal churches found with more than five worshippers tomorrow Sunday. The statement contain in a press release signed by the senior Special adviser to the state government on religious matters, Fr. Bob. B. Etta on Saturday, stated that, Covid-19 taskforce team will be moving round to enforce the stay at home order. He said, any group or church found with more than five members will be dealt with.
The statement read in full...
RE: CHURCH SERVICES/MASSES ON SUNDAY
This to remind all our Ecclesiastical leaders that Sequel to His Excellency Sir Ben Ayade's directives on CORVID 19, and in Consonance with the adoption of the directives by CAN CRS in her meeting with Heads of Blocks on Wednesday 25th of March, 2020.
1. All Religious gathering with more than 5 persons are suspended in Cross River State.
2. As Religious Leaders its is our responsibility to protect the lives of our followers. Lets demonstrate that commitment this Sunday.
3. The Church is not the Physical building, but the People. Thouhg our doors are close, our hearts are with God. Families are encourage to hold their devotions at home, and Pray that God save us from the impending doom.
4. A Task force will be going round the State to Monitor Compliance. Any Church caught in worship will be sealed.
5. As a People of Faith, lets storm the Heavens with our Prayers. May God Hear us. Amen
Fr. Bob B. Etta
Senior Special Adviser
Religious Matters
There is no Service
across the State on Sunday. The Task Force will be going round. Any Church Found will be Sealed for a long while. Lets protect our Christians.
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