Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has withdrawn the order allowing churches and mosques in the State to reopen for religious activities.
Ortom announced the cancellation of the order on Saturday in Makurdi during the weekly news briefing on activities of the Covid-19 Quick Response Team.
He explained that the decision to revert to the status quo was based on the apprehension expressed by the Federal Government over decisions by some state governments to reopen religious activities.
”You need to be alive before you can worship,” he said.
He said he had already made consultations with relevant stakeholders, including leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Jamatu Nasiru Islam on the matter.
Ortom also announced that Mrs. Elizabeth Apedzan, a former federal lawmaker, who tested positive for Covid-19 had been discharged.
He, therefore, appealed to those with symptoms similar to that of Covid-19 to avail themselves for testing.
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