CORONAVIRUS: RCCG Urges Parishes In Lagos, Ogun To Embark On 50 Persons Per Service

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has directed all its parishes in Lagos and Ogun states not to have more than 50 persons in one service.

In a memo by Folorunsho Odesola, RCCG Assistant General-Overseer of administration and personnel, the church said it was taking the step to curtail the spread of the virus.

He said parishes that have an average attendance of 50 members or less can hold their service without making any changes while those that have over 50 members “should run simultaneous services with the main church through their house fellowship centres”.

“Parishes that have the facility to run more than one service can also do so, under the strict directive that worshippers won’t exceed 50 people per service,” he said.

The RCCG General Overseer ,Pastor Enoch Adeboye, sparked off controversy on social media after commenting on the outbreak.

In a video he shared online on Wednesday, the cleric said coronavirus would not afflict those “who serve God wholehearted”.
Addresses in sky blue apparel ,the GO said: “I want to assure you that there’s no virus that’ll come near you at all because it is written that he who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadows of the almighty,” he said.

“I believe that this is a time for God to show you that there’s a difference between those who serve him wholeheartedly and those who do not. It shall be well with you. You’ll have peace and good health.”

Nigeria currently has eight confirmed cases of coronavirus. Out of this figure, six confirmed cases of the disease are in Lagos.

To further curtail the spread of the outbreak, Lagos and Ogun state announced a ban on religious and social gatherings of over 50 persons.