8th April, 2020
Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday announced that it would relax its Covid-19 lockdown for smooth Easter celebrations in the state.
Gov. Douye Diri announced in a statement issued by Mr. Daniel Alabrah, his Acting Chief Press Secretary, in Yenogoa on Wednesday.
The governor said that the relaxation of the lockdown followed an appeal by the state organs of the various Christian bodies.
“Churches with large congregations would be permitted to have 50 persons during services while 20 worshippers would be allowed for smaller churches during services.
“All Churches must observe the social distancing rule as well as provide running water and soap for washing of hands. And these measures are for the period of the Easter celebrations,” the governor said
The governor noted that the lockdown would be back in place after Easter to ensure the public health and curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.