Osun State Government has relaxed its earlier order prohibiting religious gatherings during the new year eve.
It however gives a new directive on the curfew that no one should be on the streets by 1am.
Recall that the state government had earlier directed that there should be no cross-over services under any guise, as part of its measures at curbing the spread of coronavirus.
However, on Tuesday, Commissioner for Information and Civic Engagement, Funke Egbemode, said the government had decided to allow cross-over gatherings, being sensitive to the mood of the season.
“But any organisation holding cross over service must note that they are expected to close the service early and everyone must be off the streets by 1am.
“Security operatives have been given the directive to enforce this guideline. Religious bodies and citizens are therefore advised to comply because we do not want anyone to spend the first day of the year in police custody.
“Also, the leadership of religious bodies must ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, which include accommodating only 50 percent capacity of their normal attendance, ensuring social distancing, use of nose mask or face fields by participants, avoidance of sharing materials and instruments and avoidance of any other action that can help the virus to spread.
“The government wishes everyone a prosperous year ahead, but wants all of us to do what is right to keep the peace, safety and health of the State and its citizens.”
