The president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has given the task force on Covid 19 , to go ahead.
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has thetefore, lifted the ban on religious gatherings based on guidelines and protocols.
Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made the announcement on Monday during the regular briefing.
“The PTF submitted its recommendations and the PRESIDENT has approved the following for implementation over the next four weeks spanning 2nd – 29th June, 2020, subject to review-:
“Cautious advance into the Second Phase of the national response to COVID-19; application of science and data to guide the targeting of areas of on-going high transmission of COVID-19 in the country;
“Relaxation of restriction on places of Worship based on guidelines issued by the PTF and protocols agreed by state governments.”