Mustapha Gubio, Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement, made this known on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri.
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Governor Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while briefing journalists in Abeokuta, however, said the religious centres must strictly follow COVID-19 measures and guidelines.
This is in line with the agreement reached by the state government with leaders of religious organisations in the state.
The Federal Government had on June 16, 2020 advised state governments to delay the resumption of schools until further notice, while the Lagos State suspended its decision to permit churches and mosques to commence their religious services on Tuesday.
Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the PTF, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said this at its daily briefing on Monday in Abuja.
Abiodun gave the directive on Friday at a news conference in Abeokuta.
Funke Egbemode, the State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo.
Fayemi also revealed that consultations are underway to reopen religious worship centres, schools and big markets in the state.
Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House.
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on Saturday directed the closure of all public and private schools in the state from March 26 as part of the measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide however explained that the order was due to the forthcoming Easter Festival and Lagos State Black Heritage Carnival, taking place in the state