Mosques remain shut despite govt directive – Ekiti Muslim
The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Ekiti chapter has said mosques would remain shut despite government’s directive for resumption of religious activities.
But President, NSCIA, Ekiti State, Alhaji Yaqubu Sanni, in a statement on Thursday said the suspension was because all the safety protocols can not be met within the time frame stipulated by the government.“Muslims in the Government Committee on the re-opening of worship centres and health officer educated members on how to guard themselves from Covid-19 and conditions to be met before the re-opening of mosques in the State.
The government said religious centres with coronavirus prevention facilities will only be allowed to resume activities while certificates of compliance must be received from the Ministry to authenticate readiness to reopen .
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