Lagos lists 46 guidelines for partial reopening of worship centres

• Published date: 07 August 2009
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Ahead of the reopening of worship centers in Lagos State Friday and Sunday, the government on Thursday rolled out 46 several safety protocols and guidelines for worshippers to follow during services in the first phase.

The government also inaugurated a 43-man Monitoring and Compliance Committees to ensure compliance with the protocols and guidelines.

Home Affairs Commissioner Anofiu Elegushi announced this after a closed-door meeting with stakeholders comprising Muslim and Christian leaders and inauguration of the monitoring committee in Alausa, Ikeja.

Addressing reporters, Elegushi said: 'We have agreed on approved safety protocols on partial reopening of religious houses and inaugurated a committee comprising leaders of both faith, officials of Ministry of Home Affairs and the state's Safety Commission.

'On Friday (today), a monitoring of...