CAN Calls On Governors To Reopen Churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on the government in different states to reopen churches.

The body, further noted there was no justification for the continuous lockdown order on the places of worship, stressing that it was unacceptable and unreasonable.

The President of CAN, Rev Samson Ayokunle, who spoke in a statement through his spokesman, Bayo Oladeji, said that states, particularly Lagos and Ogun have refused to reopen worship centres despite the directive Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

Questioning the state government, CAN asked, “What sin have the places of worship committed?”

Speaking on when coronavirus pandemic started spreading in Nigeria, the body recalled that it agreed with the government on the need to close down the places of worship, schools and others.

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CAN said with the reopening of the economy, some markets, airports and schools, the closure of churches anywhere must end.

“Is it not our members in the places of worship that go to markets and other sectors? Is it that people cannot contract the virus in the markets and airports?”

CAN reminded the authorities that the Church too has a role to play by seeking for divine solutions as well.

The statement added that while the Christian leadership believes that COVID-19 deserves attention, state governments should not “turn a deaf ear to our quest”.