The government of the Ekiti state has authorized worship centers in the state to resume services from Friday July 17, in line with the agreement reached by the state government and religious organization leaders in the state.
It was urged that worshippers and religious leaders ensure “full compliance with the regulations regarding worship centres, which includes social distancing of 6-feet between worshippers, hand washing and face masks.”
Governor Kayode Fayemi, who made the announcement on Tuesday 30 June in a statewide broadcast, also announced plans to reopen the state schools from July 20. He said the re -opening of schools will be in phases and would begin with graduating students (SS3, JSS3 and Primary Six) who are preparing for their exams.
According to Fayemi, “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 reopen.”
The Governor also announced that they have embarked on a rapid rejuvenation of schools to ensure that basic facilities such as water, sanitizer, soap and other facilities are in place to assist with hygienic practices.
He further announced that Ado Ekiti ‘s two largest markets – Oja Oba and Bisi Market, will now only be open to lock-up shops, subject to protocol compliance. Fayemi reiterated that there is still a ban on street trade, illegal stalls kiosks and free show of goods in the aforementioned markets.
