President Buhari has directed Muslim faithful to limit their celebrations due to coronavirus pandemic.
This directive came on the heels of the the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.
This was contained in statement signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity.
The statement said that: “the President, First Family, his personal aides, members of cabinet and Service Chiefs who choose to remain in Abuja will congregate in full compliance with Covid-19 protocols at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa to observe the Eid prayers.
“Time fixed for the prayer is 9:00am.
“President Buhari specially thanks the Ulama (Islamic Clerics) and all other religious (Muslim, Christian) leaders who continue to pray for the wellbeing of the nation and its people,”it said.
“The President, also siezed the opportunity to condole with all who lost family members due to what he described as the ‘madness’ going on in parts of the country, the statement said.
President Buhari called on all local leaders to talk to their youths and warn them against being used to incite and foment violence.
“If we attack institutions guarding us, the President wonders, “who will protect us in future emergencies?” the statement added.