All Crossover Services Should Not Exceed 12:30 AM In Oyo – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has come out to urge worshippers in Oyo State to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocol directives by the government on the crossover night service.

The state Chairman, CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju recently revealed this in a statement in Ibadan.

According to Joshua, Gov. Seyi Makinde should be praised for giving approval that the Thursday crossover night worship to usher in 2021 be observed in the state, and worshipper should ensure they put on their face masks and wash their hands at their different churches.

He added that all church leaders in the state should also ensure the crossover does not exceed 12:30 am.

His words, “They should put on their face masks, provide washing hand basin as well as keep physical distancing in the worship centre.

“Every church leader in the state should please ensure that the crossover does not exceed 12:30 am.”

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