Lagos govt warns religious centres against second wave of COVID-19

The Lagos State Government on Monday warned religious centres and leaders in the state to ensure that they comply with COVID-19 safety protocols to avert a second wave of the deadly virus.

The government also urged residents of the State to eschew violence and tolerate one another in order to continue to enjoy the peaceful co-existence.

Speaking at the 2020 International Day for Tolerance, held at NECA House, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said there was need for the worship centres to take the issue of safety protocol adherence very seriously to avert another spike of the pandemic.

According to him the government would continue to seek tolerance and cooperation received during the spike of the pandemic, from religious centres.

He added that the cooperation given by the religious centres led to the level of success so far in the fight against COVID-19.

“At this juncture, let me reiterate and admonish our beloved people not to relent supporting and understanding the efforts of the Lagos State Government, we should not let down our guards, as it is not yet “Uhuru”, the battle against this dreaded virus is yet to be over.

“All guidelines and safety protocols of mitigating against the COVlD-19 should still be stringently adhered to.

“We are all aware that some countries such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and France among others are currently experiencing the 2nd wave of the virus. We cannot afford to allow this to happen.

“I beseech us to continue to use our face masks, wash our hands frequently, and maintain social distance in public places while also using alcohol-based hand sanitizers from time to time to combat infection or transmission. I believe together, we shall overcome the scourge,” Elegushi said.