According to the committee, “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 facemasks.
“All Churches shall conduct Church services as recommended by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Borno Chapter in strict adherence with social distancing and use of facemasks.”
The committee also restated that alcohol and other intoxicating substances remained banned in the state.
The state government also asked civil servants on grade level 1-12 to continue to work from home pending a review of the directive.
The government further said it had adopted the recommendation of the Borno State Council of Ulamas not to permit public gathering for Eid prayers.
