
The Lagos state government says it will suggest to churches and mosques to suspend services over coronavirus.
Gbenga Omotoso, commissioner for information, said this at a press briefing on Wednesday.
He said the government would soon suggest to religious leaders to halt services, especially where there are large gatherings.
“We are all aware that the federal government asked the National Youth Service Corps to shut down orientation camps; yesterday, the commissioner for home affairs said there will be a meeting with religious leaders today.
“It is going to be suggested to them to maybe stop Friday and Sunday services – wherever we have large gatherings… I am sure they will be advised to shut down the services in the interest of the public and all of us. I am sure they are going to comply.”
Some countries, including Saudi Arabia and Ghana, have warned against congregational prayers as a means to tackle spread of the virus.
On Tuesday, Nigeria confirmed the third case of the virus through a 30-year-old Nigerian who came into the country on March 13 through a British Airways flight.
Additional five cases were recorded on Wednesday; the patients having a travel history to the United Kingdom and the United States.
Several actions have been taken globally to contain the spread of the virus.
The federal government has placed a travel ban on 13 countries, including China, the UK and the US.