Ban on religious gatherings, Churches and Mosques lifted by Federal Government

Mr. Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19

Presidential Task Force On Covid-19 Press Release 

Summary of the media briefing:

With effect from Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020;

1. Nationwide curfew remains in place, timing now 10pm—4am.

2. Full opening of financial sector - normal working hours

3. Restricted opening of places of worship, (regular church & mosque services ONLY), to be based on State Govt protocols.

4. Interstate travel remains prohibited except for goods &essential travel

5. Gathering of more than 20 persons remains prohibited;outside of workplaces and religious services

6. Aviation Industry requested to start developing protocols for domestic flights to possibly resume from June 21

7. Hotels may reopen

8. Restaurants outside of hotels must remain closed for eat-in—TAKEOUT ONLY

9. Bars, gyms, cinemas, nightclubs, parks closed until further evaluation

10. All schools to remain closed until further evaluation

11. Offices maintain 2m physical distancing plus 75% maximum capacity.