NSCIA Decries Governors For Reopening Churches, Mosques

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has decried the act of some state governors for reopening churches and mosques.

Many Mosques and churches in many parts of the country had been shut as part of measures to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Last week, some state governors had reportedly directed that worship centres be reopened and the NSCIA on Sunday described the directive as ridiculous and uncalled for.

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NSCIA Director of Administration, Yusuf Chinedozie Nwoha, who spoke when he led a team of the council to donate relief materials to some residents at Mpape community of Abuja, said: “Their move is ridiculous as many are taking COVID-19 that has no cure yet as a child’s play.

“NSCIA is begging Nigerians, we know Nigerians sometimes are stubborn. Stay alive and help others to stay alive. Since the lockdown took place, we’ve mobilized the Muslims and other organizations in Nigeria to come out and show people concern,’’said Yusuf.

According to him,“The mosque in Saudi Arabia is under lock and key. The city of Vatican is under lock and key. I beg Nigerians in the name of the Almighty God, they should understand the magnitude of this crisis and stay at home. Christians or Muslims and those who do not worship God, COVID-19 is a respecter of nobody.”

He noted that this is a disease that has ravaged advanced nations with high-quality healthcare services, hence the need for Nigerians to take cautions.