The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has directed its members to back down on holding crossover services in compliance with the government’s COVID-19 protocol.
CAN on Tuesday, urged its members to adjust their programmes to ensure they do not violate the 12 midnight – 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government as part of measures to contain COVID-19 spread.
The CAN aligned with the government’s ban on watchnight (crossover) service that usually heralds the New Year.
The association said the service, which normally extends to 12am on the first day of the year, should not hold, so that Christians can maintain a strict adherence to COVID-19, protocols.
CAN’s National President Rev. Samson Ayokunle advised state chapters to adhere strictly to directives by relevant government authorities on the crossover night service.
“There is no sacrifice that is too much to put an end to the Coronavirus pandemic in the interest of all and sundry,” Ayokunle said in a statement in Abuja yesterday.
Ayokunle, who urged Christian leaders to cooperate with the government, said the directive was understandable. “We understand the unfortunate state COVID19 infection has put everybody world over, which caused some state governments to place total ban on crossover night service and we are not happy that we would not be able to enter into the New Year prayerfully in joint fellowship with our brothers and sisters.
“We, however, urge you all to abide by the directives of each state government on this so as to prevent the spread of the infection. One thing that is certain is that, the end of COVID-19 is here at last in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ.
