Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged Muslims in the state to use the Ramadan period to seek the face of Allah for His intervention to end the COVID-19 pandemic .
The governor gave the charge in a statement issued in Akure on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye.
He urged Muslims to see government’s directives aimed at curtailing COVID-19 as a sacrifice, reminding them to avoid large gatherings, practise social distancing and observe their prayers in their homes.
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Akeredolu enjoined them to remember the victims of the virus and the health workers in the frontline of the battle against COVID-19 as he called for prayers and support in these trying times.
Muslim faithful in across the world kicked off their one month fasting period on Friday.
