Following the recommendation of guidelines by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has approved the first Sunday in June as the resumption date for churches activities in the state.

This was contained In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Charles Udoh on Sunday night.

Acccording to the governor, his recommendations were backed by an undertaking to comply and signed by representatives of all the blocs.

”The State Government is confident that CAN; being a body full of integrity, will do everything within its jurisdiction to ensure that all churches adhere strictly to these guidelines as violators will be prosecuted.”He said.

Stating that a Joint Monitoring Team has been set up in each Senatorial District; comprising representatives of Government, Security Agencies and CAN to ensure full compliance, the governor also said that the ban on burials, wedding were still very much on ground.