The Rivers State Executive Council has approved Guidelines for Marriages / Weddings in the state during the period of Covid 19.
Prospective Couples would need to get an approval/ apply to the Governor through the Commissioner for Social Welfare.
All Weddings/Marriages have an attendance limit of 50 people.
The names, addresses and phone number of all attendees have mad available with the application (To enable quick contact tracing if the need arises).
Soap and running water has to be kept at the entrance to the venue in not less than three places while all attendees are to wear face masks and maintain social distancing of not less than 2 meters.
Church weddings are to be conducted between 9am and 12noon, while traditional weddings are to be conducted between 4pm and 7pm. Reception ceremonies are not permitted.
A representative of the Ministry would be present to observe the event.
A fine of N10,000,000 is to be paid by anyone that puts people at risk by breaking this regulation.
