President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, joined other worshippers at the State House Mosque to observe the Jumaat prayers.
President Buhari was joined by some other top government officials and some of his aides to observe the Friday prayers.
Anaedoonline.com reports it is the first time congregational prayers would hold in the mosque after the government lifted the ban on religious gatherings on Monday.
News Update: Fire Breaks Out At Aso Rock
The ban on religious gatherings was previously imposed about two months ago as a way to curb further spread of the coronavirus disease in Nigeria.
Our correspondent observed from the pictures released by media aide to President Buhari, Bashir Ahmad that social distancing was observed in the sitting arrangement inside the mosque.
Recall, Anaedoonline.com reported that the Federal Government on Monday announced the relaxation on ban on religious gathering in the country from June 1 amid Coronavirus crisis. Coronavirus: FG Relaxes Ban On Religious Gathering
The Presidential Task Force on coronavirus disclosed this during its daily briefing in Abuja, saying this is based on the guidelines and protocols agreed by state governments.
Finally, Hotels To Reopen, Banks Get Full Operation, Schools Stay Shut
The PTF during report to President Buhari, however, said the ban on inter-state movement in the country remains in force.
The Buhari government also announced that the curfew imposed on the country will now be from 10.00 p.m. to 4.00 a.m.
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.