Oyo Lifts Curfew, Permits Cross-over Services

The Oyo state government has announced the  suspension of the nationwide the 12am to 4am  curfew imposed by the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19.

Ekohotblog reports that the state governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the statement issued by Taiwo Adisa, chief press secretary to the governor, the move was to allow Christians in the state to hold physical cross-over services.

Adisa said religious houses must strictly adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines and health advisoroes during the cross-over services between December 31 and January 1.

“Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, approved the suspension of the 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government, saying that officials of the State’s Task Force on Covid-19 will ensure strict compliance to the guidelines and advisories during the Yuletide and after,” the statement reads

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“The governor has, therefore, directed that religious centres be allowed to hold crossover worship services only in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols.”