Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on authorities in Lagos, Ogun, and other states where churches are still on lockdown to permit the resumption of activities in places of worship.

CAN President, Reverend SAMSON AYOKUNLE, made the call in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, ADEBAYO OLADEJI.

He believes the continued lockdown order on places of worship in the country is no longer acceptable and cannot be reasonably justified.

Reverend AYOKUNLE noted that the leadership of CAN at all levels had agreed with the government on the need to close down places of worship, economy, schools, and every other facet of life following the sudden emergence of the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The CAN President, however, said with the reopening of the economy, especially the markets, along with the plan to reopen airports and schools, the closure of churches anywhere in the country was no longer tenable and acceptable.

According to AYOKUNLE, it is the opinion of the Christian body that while the government and other relevant stakeholders are working hard to get a cure for COVID-19, the church too has a role to play by seeking divine solutions as well.