New Coronavirus: Katsina State Lifts Ban On Friday Prayers1

The Katsina state government today announced that it has lifted the ban placed on Friday prayers in the state after the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. The governor Aminu Bello Masari announced this in a statement released by the Secretary of the State Dr. Mustapha Inuwa.

In the statement, the governor appealed to the Imams to avoid prolonged sermons in order to discharge their followers within short period. The state government will hold a similar meeting with Christian leaders, to lift the suspension of Sunday church services.
“Following a meeting held today between the Katsina state government, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and security agents to review some measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. “The Executive Governor has directed that the suspension of Friday prayers be lifted with immediate effect; however, the prayers will be conducted under some stipulated health and security guidelines.

“The Jumu’ah Imams should, however, avoid prolonged sermons in order to discharge their followers within the shortest period. “People are also strongly advised to maintain social distancing and adhere strictly to all the rules and regulations provided by the health experts in fighting the contagious disease.”

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