The National Executive Council of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Ikatis Sunnah, (JIBWIS), led by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has said his organization would comply with health, safety and social measures taken by the federal, and state governments against the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
The JIBWIS, made this known in a press release Sunday night, signed by its national chairman Shiekh Nasiru AbdulMuhyi.
It said: “The organisation considered it imperative to restate its commitment in supporting government’s initiative against the escalation of COVID-19 and any measure that seeks to promote public safety and welfare of Nigerians at this critical period in our history.”
The Organisation said its scheduled national seminar for Qur’anic recitation has been terminated.
It assured authorities at all level of governance that they would support the ongoing sensitisation on social distancing, self-isolation, management of public gathering and other hygienic measures which Islam already recognized that will guard against the epidermic or its escalation.
It further commended both federal and Plateau state governments for the proactive measures it took in order to ensure public safety, security and welfare of the people.
“The organisation sympathizes with unfortunate victims of this tragedy and Pray to Allah (SWT) to help governments at all levels and the entire Nigerians against this global tragedy,” it said.
