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The suspension of Friday Juma’at prayers placed by the Niger State government, due to the rising cases of coronavirus, has been lifted in the state.
The state government issued a statement on Friday announcing the lifting of the suspension, stating that the prayers can hold between the hours of 11am and 3pm but under strict observance of of precautionary measures to prevent the spread f the dreaded disease.
The statement reads: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that the Niger State Government has lifted the suspension of congregational Friday prayer (Juma’at) for today 17th April, 2020.
“The Juma’at prayer is expected to hold between 11am to 3pm under strict observance of all precautionary measures, using hand sanitisers, face masks, hand washing facilities (soap, and water), maintaining social distancing and avoiding contact-based greetings.
”The sermon and prayers are to be conducted within thirty minutes. Muslims are advised to adhere strictly to the precautionary measures taken by government on the containment of Coronavirus in the state.
“The lockdown however continues immediately after the Juma’at prayers.”
According to records by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Niger State currently has two confirmed cases of COVID-19.
