As we all know that “Cross Over” Service is special gathering of both
believers and unbelievers where they all come together to pray and
thank God for the victory over death throughout the year.It happens to be the last fellowship held in a year and also the
first in a new year, where people pray and prophesy into their lives for
the new year.
It is a joyous moment where people gladly wishes one another “Happy
New Year” with a great joy and thanking God for the grace to scale
through.
It’s so funny to say that to some people, it is the only service they witness throughout the year.
As expectations begin to rise about the fellowship, people should
bear in mind that some state government have suspended social gatherings
especially “Cross Over Service” as an approach to curtail the spread of
the second wave of COVID-19
Stechitegist.com will be sharing with you several states that have
imposed and placed ban on “Cross Over” Service throughout the state.
1. Ondo State:
The Ondo state government has proscribed all-night crossover service
in all of its 18 local councils. The state government have even ordered
half operations of capacities at social activities on clubs, hotels,
departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres and allied centres.
They instructed that every citizen of the state should observe Covid-19 protocols
Also, the compulsory usage of Face Masks at public places in order to avoid the spread of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic.
The government suggested any activities that involve physical attendance should be reconsidered to change to virtual version.
Ondo state government further added there will be three (3) months
imprisonment or N20,000 fine or both for offenders of the law and
guidelines, Stechitegist.com reports.
2. Osun State:
On 28th December, 2020, the Osun State Government placed ban on cross
over service as a bid to curtail the spread of the ravaging coronavirus
pandemic.
It says it will not allow countdown to New Year ceremonies and cross
over nights by religious bodies and groups during the New Year Eve.
They have even enforced the state security operatives to take charge
and to ensure there’s no form of social gathering in the state.
Osun State Government has appealed to the citizens to cut down on
social gatherings, including weddings, naming ceremonies, etc so as to
reduce the spate of exposure and contact with an infected person.
3. Ogun State:
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in the same vein has announced
the suspension of street carnivals, and restricted attendance to
cross-over services, parties and similar gatherings.
The directives were issued on Wednesday after a meeting between the
state government and religious leaders, as well as community leaders.
He further added on Wednesday that all market are to open strictly between 8am and 4pm as well as maintaining social distancing.
4. Lagos State:
The Lagos State Government did not carry last in this decision
making. Gov. Sanwo-Olu on 25th December 2020 directed worship centres to
suspend all-night services, including vigils and crossover events
throughout the state.
He assured citizens that the curfew imposed between 12 midnight and 4am will be strictly enforced.
Governor Sanwo-Olu further added that he urge religious leaders to
ensure their followers observe the protocols implemented to curb the
spread of the ravaging coronavirus.
5. Kwara State:
The state of Harmony, Kwara State Government has imposed partial lockdown on the state.
The government directed curfew in the state from 12 midnight to 4:30am till further notice.
Some of the guidelines set are mandatory use of face masks in public
places, while clubs, concert, Carnivals are banned till further notice
In addition, they added that no worship centre must allow
congregations exceeding 50% of the maximum capacity for the venue to
allow for proper social distancing.
Civil servants are to work from home, hence, virtual meetings are being encouraged.
6. Federal Government Territory (FCT):
Likewise, the federal government territory chairman, Malam Bello has
ordered that all bars, restaurants, leisure garden, and event centres
should be shut for five (5) weeks.
He ordered not more than 50% members for all kind of social
gatherings like festival events, congresses, concerts, sporting
activities, seminars what have you.
violators will be prosecuted through the mobile courts’ system.
7. Plateau State:
The Plateau state government on Wednesday says there was no plan to lock down the state over the second wave of COVID-19.
Atu said, “The state government is working with security agencies to be more proactive rather than reactive.”
He insist that use of face mask should be enforced in all public places.
Therefore, Cross over can still hold, but not more than 50% members.
8. Ekiti State:
Ekiti State Government has also joined the league. The state
government announced the new restrictions to curtail the spread of
coronavirus in the state.
Governor Fayemi reveals that the government is very disturbed with
the daily rising figure of infected citizens and economic well-being.
he said, included hand washing, use of hand sanitizers, observation
of the approved social distance and to allow only half of the sitting
capacity of the church to partake in the service.
However, the taskforce and law enforcement agents are to begin
aggressive compliance enforcement activities in public places, including
worship centres, event centres, markets, supermarkets, bars and hotels
on Wednesday.
9. Edo State:
Edo State Government has announced the reintroduction of restrictions
and reactivation of disease surveillance and management protocols to
curb the wide spread of coronavirus.
The state had adjusted its curfew to begin from 12 midnight to 4am
daily, beginning from December 23, except on December 31, 2020
Governor Obaseki said, “Wearing of facemask is mandatory in public
places; there should be drastic reduction in number of people attending
religious, political and social gatherings in one place; people are
advised not to patronise or enter any public facility without hand wash
station, provided with soap and running water.”
NOTE: All schools in the state as mentioned will remain closed until January 18, 2021.
