COVID-19 : FG Bans Eid Prayer Congregation In Abuja

Federal Government has banned Eid prayers congregation at the National Eid prayer ground in Abuja.

Federal Government made the announcement through Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, on Tuesday.
The Minister disclosed that Eid prayers will not be held at the National Eid prayer ground in Abuja.
FCT minister in a press statement made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye, who said the decision was in compliance with the COVID-19 renewed restrictions.

He enjoined all worshippers to join the Eid prayers in their neighbourhood and reiterated that indoor worships will only be limited to less than 50 persons.

The minister advised that all COVID-19 guidelines should be adhered to over the third and fourth phase of the pandemic.

According to him, “There will be no Eid prayers at the National Eid prayer ground along the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Expressway (Airport Road),” the statement read in part.

“All worshippers are enjoined to hold Eid prayers outdoors within the premises of their neighbourhood Juma’at mosques.

“Indoor worship are to be limited to less than 50% of installed capacity.

“Religious authorities are advised to regulate the flow of people entering and exiting places of worship.

“All non-pharmaceutical intervention protocols of facial coverings, physical distancing and hand washing are to be observed

“All other Eid celebrations and activities should be confined to homes as all public parks, recreation and entertainment centres are to be closed.”

Recall that at the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 briefing on Monday, the National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed announced a nationwide curfew to curb the spread of the virus.