Kano State Government on Monday reviewed the extension of the lockdown order imposed by the Federal Government and decided to approve Juma’at and Eid prayers.
The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, announced the extension of the lockdown on Kano at the daily briefing of the committee in Abuja.
However, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Media, Salihu Yakasai, also on Monday, disclosed this in a statement shortly after a meeting held between the governor and religious leaders in the state.
“This means that the relaxation of the lockdown on Mondays and Thursdays will continue, but Friday prayers will also be allowed as well as“The Imams have also been directed to ensure that everyone wears a face mask, as well as the use of sanitizers and washing of hands. They should also observe spacing as well as making brief sermon and observing social distancing .
“The state government has also inaugurated a committee that will oversee the distribution of hand sanitizers, sanitation equipment, as well as face masks, among others to Imams of Friday mosques in the state.’’All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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