The Borno State government has suspended lockdown in the state indefinitely.
The government also lifted a ban on mass gathering in public and religious places.
The Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State COVID-19 response committee, Umar Kadafur disclosed this in a statement.
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Kadafur, however, urged citizens to follow strict guidelines on maintaining physical distancing in the churches and mosques.
Meanwhile, the government maintains the ban on Eid prayers.
In the statement, Kadafur said “stringent measures” taken to limit the spread of the coronavirus “yielded the desired results”, as the state had recorded “significant progress” in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
He, however, disclosed that the government will revert to the lockdown if the situation in the state gets out of hand.
“Henceforth, Jumma’at prayers and five daily prayers shall be observed in all mosques as recommended by the Borno State Council of Ulamas in strict adherence with social distancing and the use of face masks,” the statement read.
“All churches shall conduct church services as recommended by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Borno Chapter in strict adherence with social distancing and use of face masks.
“Government has considered the recommendation of the Borno State Council of Ulamas which clearly states that Eid prayers are Sunnah (non obligatory), hence there should be no Eid prayers. Faithfuls should remain at home during the period.
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Borno State as of yesterday, Wednesday, has recorded a total of 188 cases of COVID-19.
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