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Arising from the recent increase in the number of people testing positive to the Coronavirus disease in Nigeria, the Lagos State govt has placed a restriction on all religious gatherings with more than 50 persons
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Speaking at an event convened for religious leaders, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi reiterated the State Government’s decision that all residents must avoid congregating in large numbers to avert an epidemic of the disease
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The Commissioner alluded that the virus is no respecter of person, gender or age, hence the pragmatic decision to act fast, affirming that the State Government will not relent in its massive sensitisation campaigns to further enlighten Lagosians to keep the disease at bay
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The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola commended the State Government for creating awareness about the disease and putting measures in place to combat it
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The Grand Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Sheikh Oluwatoyin Suleiman Abou-Nolla stated that all hands must be on deck to check the virus as an outbreak cannot be imagined
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A communique issued after the programme conveyed the decision that all large religious gatherings will be suspended for the next four weeks, advising that all health workers should be more vigilant, especially at the grassroots, while emphasising preventive measures
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The communique further proffered that the Federal government should shut all borders and put in place proper checks on those coming into the country through the land entry and exit points
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A committee was constituted to monitor the situation, review and report developments on a daily basis during the four-week suspension period
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