The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has urged the Federal Government to ignore calls by some Muslim leaders on convergence for Eid prayers. NANS backed the Buhari administration's order against large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its spokesman, Azeez Adeyemi, gave the body's position in a statement on Friday. Adeyemi appealed to the
The National Association of Nigerian Students , has urged the Federal Government to ignore calls by some Muslim leaders on convergence for Eid prayers.
Adeyemi said the alarming rate at which cases of COVID-19 are increasing was not only worrisome and required concerted effort by all Nigerians. On Thursday, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 banned large gatherings during the Eid celebration. He appealed to states to exercise caution and not relax restrictions “in a manner capable of setting back the gains already made.”Mustapha stated that it was imperative for everyone to take personal and collective responsibility.
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