Ekiti state government has finally directed churches including mosque in the state to resume and start up their weekly services from Friday July 17, 2020, while schools will reopen starting from July 20.
The churches and mosques in the state are to re-open in line with the agreement reached by the state government and leaders of religious organisations in the state.
The Ekiti state governor urged worshippers and religious leaders to ensure “full compliance with the regulations regarding worship centres, which includes social distancing of 6-feet between worshippers, hand washing and face masks.”
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi made this announcement in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday June 30, where he also disclosed his plans of reopening schools in the state from July 20. He said;
“However, this might be in phases starting with students in terminal classes SS3, JSS3 and Primary 6 to prepare for their examinations. Other classes will be gradually absorbed as schools meet all requirements to accommodate them safely and responsibly.
“A certificate of Readiness showing that a school has adhered to all the conditions required for school reopening will be issued to all schools before they can start up again.”
He added that the government has embarked on a quick provision Covid 19 proactive materials to schools to ensure that basic facilities such as water, sanitiser, soap and other facilities to aid hygienic practices are in place.
The two largest markets in Ado Ekiti – Oja Oba including Bisi Market, will now be open to lock-up shops only, subject to compliance with protocols, Fayemi stated.
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