COVID-19: NSCIA, CAN reject federal plans to reopen worship centres

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COVID-19: NSCIA, CAN reject federal plans to reopen worship centres
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria have rejected moves by the federal government to reopen centres of worship.

In separate interviews with our correspondent, the NSCIA Secretary General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede and the CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, said the government’s decision is a welcome development.

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