Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on
Friday lifted the prohibition on daily prayers and services in
places of worship in the State.
The state Government, however, called on worshippers to comply
with all guidelines put in place as basic condition to sustain the
lifting prohibition.
The decision was contained in a statement released on Friday by
the Special Adviser on Media and Communication to Governor
El-Rufai.
The Governor’s aide noted that the decision was taken on the
recommendation of the State Covid-19 Task Force.
The statement advised worshippers in the state to wear their
facemasks, observe physical distancing, practise respiratory
hygiene, wash hands regularly, avoiding large gatherings, remain
indoors as much as possible and eat immune-boosting diets.
The statement appealed to citizens to maintain utmost vigilance
in offices, businesses, markets and places of worship, stressing
that COVID-19 has not closed.
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The state government added that places of worship that
persistently fail to comply with the guidelines may be closed, to
protect the worshippers and the public.
The statement further explained that Bureau of Interfaith
Matters would continue to engage leaders of faith on compliance
with the guidelines for safe resumption of daily prayers and
services.
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