Plateau state Government on Thursday said that are yet to be captured as essential workers in the state following the lockdown and curfew imposed in the state to stop the spread of the dreaded Covid 19 virus .

Secretary to the Government of the state Prof Danladi Atu, who addressed newsmen in Jos the state is in touch with the Attorney General to decide if they would be captured or not .

He said that in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Plateau all Eid praying grounds across the State shall be closed to all worshippers as the world gets set to celebrate Sallah .

This is line with existing ban on all large public gatherings in tandem with the directive of the President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs His Eminence, Sultan Mohammed Abubakar that all muslims should suspend congregational Eid Prayers and pray at home.

Where prayers are observed in mosques, they should abide by the regulations for not more than 50 persons, hand washing, use of sanitizers and social distancing.

That operation of Tricycle ( Keke Napep) have been banned for Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th, May 2020.
He said that In line with existing Government Orders, all recreational centres across the State shall remain closed. “Security agencies have been directed to enforce the above restrictions.”

“His Excellency Governor Simon Lalong appeals to all citizens to adhere to these regulations and continue to take every personal precaution towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.”
He urged citizens to note that at the moment, the State is witnessing more infections as a result of community spread which can be worsened by large congregation of people.
The Governor wishes all Muslim faithfuls in the State a happy Eid-el-Ftr, and calls on them to use the period to pray for God to intervene and stop the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Lawyers Yet to be Captured as Essential Workers in Plateau – State Government