By Olanrewaju Adesanya
SUNRISE NEWS, Lagos, Aug 5, 2020 – Sequel the directive by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu that worship centres in the State be reopened from Friday, August 7th, the Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim Community has announced that Jumat service will be held in the Assembly mosque on Friday 7th August.
According to a statement signed by the the League of Imams of the Assembly, Jumat service would commence at 1:30pm and end at 2.30 p.m. adding that the Muslim Community would adhere strictly to the government directive to contain the spread of COVID19.
They also revealed in the statement that the mosque would not allow anybody above 65 years to attend the Jumat service and that the mosque would not operate beyond 50 percent of the normal capacity as the door of the mosque would be closed once when the 50 worshippers mark is attained.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim Community has put in place all necessary measures to curtail the spread of the pandemic in line with the rules and guidelines stated by the State Government.
“All Muslim brothers and sisters should ensure that they come to Jumat service with their facemasks while the mosque has provided hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities for the worshippers.
“No hugging, handshaking or close contact would be allowed while social distancing would also observed among the worshippers,” the Imams said in a statement.
It would be recalled that worship centres in the State had been shut since March as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The League of Imams however commended the efforts of the State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who they said has shown commitment and exemplary leadership and took positive steps to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
The Imams prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to protect all, guide all and return peace to the State.