The lifting of the ban has, therefore, heightened fears over breach of personal distancing requirements even as the federal government and experts on Thursday warned state government against relaxing restrictions and hasty reopening of worship places.
What govs said before lifting ban
In Niger State, the government approved the observation of eid prayers but reminded Muslim faithful of the dangers of the COVID-19, requesting them to continue to be conscious of the pandemic as a threat to life, property and security.
Bayelsa State government has also granted permission for Muslim faithful in the state to hold their prayers with strict adherence to social distancing, wearing of face masks and other protocol recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO) to check the spread of COVID-19.
Kogi State government has also lifted the social distancing order imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on religious congregations in mosques and churches across the state.
Kaduna, Plateau say ban still in force
In Kaduna State, however, the restriction on religious and social gatherings imposed on March 20, 2020, a week before the state government ordered a total lockdown of the state to contain the spread of coronavirus remains in force.
