LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
BLOCK 7, THE SECRETARIAT, ALAUSA-IKEJA
COVID-19 PROTOCOL FOR WORSHIP CENTRES (CHRISTIANITY) AFTER RE-OPENING
1. Churches should allow 50% of worshippers ONLY at a time
2. SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS services should be kept between 1 and 2 hours. Saturday services are strictly for Churches whose main worship days fall on Saturdays.
3. Services should not exceed ONE (1) HOUR.
4. Worshippers should exit Church premises not later than one (1) hour after service/mass.
5. Churches should be decontaminated before the first service of the day and after the last service for the day, while wiping of surfaces should be carried out after each service.
6. No Vigil is allowed in places of worship for now.
7. Record of attendance should show name, age, sex, address and telephone/email at every service for contact tracing in case of any discovery of infected/affected people.
8. Washing of hands with soap and water is mandatory before entry into place of worship.
9. Use of face mask is compulsory in Church precincts.
10. Use of hand sanitizers is compulsory.
11. Physical and social distancing horizontally and vertically of two (2) meters should be ensured.
12. No use of air conditioners and all windows must be opened.
13. Worshippers above 65 years are discouraged from attending worship. However, should they attend, they should be given special considerations on the rows and positioning during worship services.
14. Children from aged 12 and below should stay back to worship from home.
15. All removable carpets and rugs should be put aside and others (irremovable) are to be washed and disinfected regularly.
16. Sounds from the loud speakers should not be above the acceptable decibel.
17. All safety measures must be put in place (first aid boxes, fire extinguishers, muster points, emergency exit points etc).
18. Digital thermometer must be available to check temperatures of all
congregation members and ensure that it is not above 37.50C before allowing entry into place of worship.
19. Social gatherings such as marriages, naming ceremonies, birthdays, burials etc must not be more than 50 people including the couples and the Officiating Ministers - who must take cognizance of social distancing precaution and other related COVID-19 protocols.
20. Other educational programmes would still be on hold
21. Rules of physical distancing should be taken into cognizance in all religious interactions while COVID-19 lasts.
22. Every Clergy should ensure compliance with above conditions irrespective of other activities carried out in their places of worship.
23. Every place of Christian worship should adhere strictly to the above conditions irrespective of their denominational practice s e.g. Communion, Weddings and Burials, Thanksgiving and other forms of Celebrations in the Church.
24. Provision of more microphones for all officiating Ministers/ Priests.
25. Above protocols shall be reviewed by the State government as the need arises after re-opening of places of worship.
Pls why do they need more microphones if they are 50 people??? As it is they are so loud we can’t sleep then now more??
ReplyDeleteReading to understand appears to be a major challenge for some.
DeleteThey are advised not to share the microphone to reduce contact/touch between the ministers, their assistants, ushers, members etc. Alternatively, the microphone can be mounted and when required, the user will step to it rather than pass it around.
Also, some people put their mouth/lips really close to the mic, so 9:11, I hope you have your answer.
Anon 11:01,go read text 16 and understand what Anon 9: 11 was referring to. Some of you are ill-mannered. You will be insulting and shutting people down unnecessarily. What does the word 'decibel ' refer to?
DeleteFeyifunmi,
DeleteText 16 is to reiterate an existing order; pre- Covid 19 era.
The 50 there refer to 50% of their actual capacity and not persons. A church that can house 5000 pre Covid should now take 2,500 for every service.
DeleteMy worry is that Nigerians still don't wear the mask. They only use it for show as the thing is permanently on their jaw.
Abeg, I will continue to worship God at home.
ReplyDeleteSame with me...We have been doing home service like me and my family officiate I must tell you I am always full spiritually
DeleteEven before these guidelines were released, I already decided a long time ago that I won't step foot in church till further notice.
DeleteI enjoy worshipping LORD GOD ALMIGHTY at home with my family. Such a refreshing time.
Good morning my darling. 😘😘😘. That's the way ooo. "Where two or three are gathered...."
DeleteWhat's church service without shaking of hands and hugs.
ReplyDeleteNa to continue online..
1 your is not enough for my church oo 😃😃😃
Hmmmmmm....
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice development, hope the religious houses will keep to protocol 🦋
ReplyDeleteNO
Delete98 percent won't.
In other words, don't reopen
ReplyDeleteWho'll ensure these rules? 😂
Preparation is in top gear to implement these protocols. I pray no church will be found wanting of violating any of the protocols because Lagos State Government no get joy like that .
ReplyDeleteNo air-conditioning, better to remain at home than stress myself.
ReplyDeleteVery well stated. I expect Chris Oyakhilome and others to complain about the time limit. Church goes as the Spirit leads they say.
ReplyDeleteHe already did and even placed a curse on the government.
DeleteAnyways, some churches have started vigil in my area, mosques in houses are not observing the protocol(meanwhile Saudi, the capital of Islam observes the protocol), and people have been attending parties without maintaining any social distance!
It's better to just stay at home and worship God for now
ReplyDeleteHmmm
ReplyDeleteWhat's the essence of church opening when you can't attend with kids
ReplyDeleteSo you want to risk your childrens lives?
DeleteMe and my baby can't go na to jeje stay back
ReplyDeletelol a slap on the face.
ReplyDeleteI’m 100% sure these directives won’t be obeyed.
Expect more complaints from people.
When will we finish writing our names and other details? That’s a long thing o
ReplyDeleteYou're bring rules out for churches but no rules for clubs and markets you reopened? Sit in is now allowed in restaurants, is there a rule on how long they can or should sit there? This is rubbish in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteAn oba had a birthday party last weekend and the party lasted for over 5hrs with over 100people in attendance even you Mr governor sent a representative.
The 50% capacity, age limit, washing hands, checking temperature and sanitizing is enough. Don't tell them how many hours to spend in church.
Now I'm beginning to agree with Bishop David Oyedepo and the rest. This is purely an attack.
The Devil is a liar. How many rules have you given politicians?. So government now dictates for God. Those who are saying they had already taken a decision to stay at home, do well to check your faith again. Something is wrong somewhere with your faith.
DeleteIf this is not a deliberate attack on churches, Where is the operating guidelines for the mosques?
ReplyDeleteWhy church, something is wrong somewhere,who is fighting the business of God ,be careful remember Saul/Paul. Market is going, restaurant is going on , burials are going on ,parties/clubs are going on in this country,then I ask my question again why the church of Jesus Christ. I thank God for His unshakable word which says that the church of Jesus Christ shall march on and the gate of hell shall not preveil.
ReplyDeleteFlawlessly.
Thank you.
Deletelagos state gvmnt thank you. no more brain cracking noise from christians who think its ok to make life a living hell with noisy preaching during weekends after a noisy and stressful week. i am a christian,but Pentecostal christians overdo things. i will be on standbye to report the ones in my area... lagos state government abeg drop number for whistle blowing. religion has never brought about anything good. spirituality is key to understanding life. look within.
ReplyDeletelagos state gvmnt thank you. no more brain cracking noise from christians who think its ok to make life a living hell with noisy preaching during weekends after a noisy and stressful week. i am a christian,but Pentecostal christians overdo things. i will be on standbye to report the ones in my area... lagos state government abeg drop number for whistle blowing. religion has never brought about anything good. spirituality is key to understanding life. look within.
ReplyDeleteHow will I leave my children that are below 12 at home alone and go to church, it means I should worship at home
ReplyDeleteSo if we have up to 10 testifiers each should come with their microphones right??
ReplyDeleteThe church is marching on no matter what comes her way��
May God help us because I know that it wouldn't be easy
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