Cross-Over Services; We Are In Dialogue With The Government – Osun CAN

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Osun State chapter, Bishop Amos Ogunrinde, on Monday has said the association had started conversations with the government, following the cancellation of cross-over services as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Bishop Ogunrinde has urged Christians to be on the lookout for another directive.

On the other hand, the Osun State Government in a statement on Sunday signed by the secretary to the government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, said that there would be no countdown to New Year occasions and cross-over nights under no circumstances by religious bodies during the New Year eve.

He further added that; ”The ban on youth carnivals still subsists. Also, all social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centers and allied centers are to henceforth operate at half of their capacities and observe COVID-19 protocols.”.

But Osun CAN Chairman said the governor took the decision to stop cross-over nights in order to caution people.

Ogunrinde further concluded; ”It is not the wish of the governor to stop cross-over night. The CAN leadership and the government are conversing on the matter.

”We believe the government will give another instruction regarding the cross-over night. We are dialoguing with them and I believe our governor is a listening governor”.