Bauchi State Government has announced that it has lifted the ban on all religious gatherings earlier placed on the state.
This was revealed by the Governor, Bala Mohammed, at a stakeholders’ meeting with religious and traditional leaders in Bauchi, on Wednesday.
The governor said the religious services can now hold on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the state.
Mohammed said the decision to lift the ban stemmed from the successes recorded by his administration in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
He said, “Judging from all I have seen, we want to look at it comprehensively to see how we can give a breathing space for our people. Allah has made it possible for this disease to nosedive and today, we have the least number from those in the hospitals and have been discharged.
“The state government has suspended the total lockdown (in Katagum, Zaki, and Giade areas of the state) and partial lockdown from Thursday, May 21st, 2020 in the state once it is agreed by all parties.
“Easing of the lockdown will be gradual with the lifting of the ban on Juma’at prayers and Church services on the condition that Imams and Clergies are mandated to ensure full compliance to regulation put in place to enable full re-opening of worship centres.”
