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Curfew: Churches In C’River Hold Morning Services
Churches in Cross River State have rescheduled their cross-over programmes following the new COVID-19 restrictions in the state.
The Tide reports that some churches commenced their cross-over services by 11am as against the usual vigil programmes of the past.
Leaders of the churches had boasted that their cross over programmes would not be shelved because of the curfew in the state and as such rescheduled to suit governments directives.
Following the second wave of COVID-19 and increased criminal activities in Cross River, the state government had ordered the enforcement of a 10pm to 6am curfew.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI) said, “Due to a very recent Government Directives (and we are obedient people), we have adjusted our Passover Service to start 2pm and end by 7.30pm Thursday 31st December, 2020”.
The statement called on members to readjust their programmes and attend accordingly, “Members, leaders, workers, heads of departments, transport unit, committees etc. Please take note” the statement added.