The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria has suspended all gatherings involving more than 50 persons due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The development was contained in a statement issued by the body on Thursday after an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council.
The ban becomes effective from March 19, 2020.
It said: “With effect from 19th of March, focus of the society will now be ONLY on Programs that can be done virtually (electronic/online) or with less than 50 persons.
“ALL activities with the likelihood of attracting 50 or more people will be suspended till further notice.”
NASFAT also announced the suspension of its 25th anniversary except the “tree planting at Port-Harcourt and Aseese which are to hold as scheduled with a caveat that the total attendance must be less than 50 persons and social distancing observed with spaces between attendees.”
It said all electronic 25th anniversary programmes will hold as scheduled, adding: “Each NASFAT educational institution should follow the directives of the state government/education ministries to determine when to shut down.
“All Jumuah service, tafsir session and Tahajudd program on Fridays at all our mosques/locations are hereby suspended immediately.”
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