Low turnout as Lagos mosques reopen
The last time they were opportune to observe the special weekly prayer was in March before the Lagos State government suspended all religious activities due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
While mosques were reopened on Friday, August 7, churches in the state will resume services from Sunday, August 9. Officials of the mosque checked the temperature of the worshippers before they entered the mosque after they washed their hands, used sanitisers and while donning their face masks. The mosque’s Manager, Mutiu Ogundepo, said the mosque was fumigated twice to decontaminate it before the Friday prayer while an infrared thermometer was provided to check people’s temperature.
The rule of allowing worshippers into the mosque complex was hung at the only gate opened for entry. Those who do not meet the rules were politely turned back. Notwithstanding government directives on safety protocols on worship centres, many of the worshippers believe the government is doing what it should have done long before the lockdown, which is asking every worshipper and church leadership to take responsibility.
“We are glad to hear this but we will not open on Sunday, August 9, because we will need to ensure that we are well prepared to hold services while assuring your safety,” said the church in its newsletter.
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