Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Lagos State Government on the decision to delay reopening of schools, churches and mosques.
MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement in Lagos on Thursday endorsed the decision by the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to suspend the reopening of churches and mosques.
The group noted that the number of COVID-19 cases were unfavourable for opening places of religious places.
The statement reads in part: “We fully endorse the decision of the Lagos State to suspend the opening of Churches and Mosques.
“As at June 17, Lagos confirmed 7,461 COVID-19 cases out of the total national figure of 17,148. This represents approximately 44 per cent.
“The state government has taken the right step by suspending the reopening of churches and mosques. “
He advised Lagos residents to exercise patience, adding that the number shows the state is the epicenter of the pandemic.
“We can worship God or Allah from the confines of our homes, but we can no longer worship once we are in the graves.
“It is when we are alive that God needs us to worship Him. Dead men do not and cannot worship.
“We must therefore be patient. We do not have to go far looking for God. God is everywhere, “ the statement added.
He further urged Nigerians to understand their religions and approach them with moderation.
