Niger government lifts suspension on Juma’at prayers

Niger State Government has lifted the suspension of congregational Friday Prayer (Juma’at) for today.

Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of Task Force on COVID-19 said the Juma’at Prayer will hold between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. under strict observance of all the precautionary measures.

He urged Muslim faithful to adhere to using hand sanitisers, face masks, hand washing facilities with soap and water, maintaining social distancing and avoiding contact base greetings before, during and after the prayer session.

Matane explained that the sermon and prayers would be conducted within 30 minutes.

“Muslims are advised to adhere strictly to the precautionary measures taken by the government on the containment of Coronavirus pandemic in the state.

“The lockdown, however, continues immediately after the Juma’at Prayers,” he said.