Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has ordered the relaxation of the lockdown imposed on the state as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
He said churches can resume normal activities while foods and drugs markets are to reopen with immediate effect.
Obiano gave the directives in a broadcast to the people of the state on Saturday evening.
While announcing that movements around the state were not restricted, the governor however, stressed that all boundaries in the state remained closed.
“With regards to religious groups, leaders of the church should ensure that worshippers comply with the standards protocols of COVID-19 which includes wearing of face masks to church, use of hand sanitizers, social distancing and regular washing of hands.
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“Church leaders should decide how best to conduct mass and service in strict adherence to the principles of social distancing to ensure that worshippers are not endangered. Please note that there should be no crusades and vigils for the time being.
“All food and drug markets in the state are to open with immediate effect.
“I will meet with market leaders on Monday, 27th April, for further discussion. When to re-open the schools as well as when civil servants will be allowed to go back to offices will be announced soon,” Obiano stated.
So far, Anambra has recorded one case of the Coronavirus disease.
