The Ogun State government is taking steps towards the safe reopening of churches and mosques in the state amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.

The State Health Commissioner, Dr. TOMI COKER led a government delegation which visited churches and mosques in Egba Ijebu and Remo areas of the State to ascertain their level of preparedness.

The delegation which was responding to calls by residents for the reopening of religious centres in the state also inspected the preventive measures put in place by respective faith-based organisations.

Dr. COKER who addressed newsmen after the visit said there were mixed reactions being noticed among the religious bodies.

The commissioner said some of the religious bodies have shown that they cannot actually guarantee the safety of their congregants from the COVID-19 pandemic, while some have complied with the laid down protocols.