President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan have urged Muslim faithful to pray against further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The lawmakers stated this in a separate statement on Thursday, to felicitate with Nigerians and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Kabir.

Lawan said, “As a people of faith, let us continue to seek the face of the Almighty in our various national wars, be they against insecurity or the COVID-19 pandemic, and as we strive to make Nigeria a comfortable home for all its citizens.

“As we celebrate the feast of sacrifice with worship, I enjoin us to be mindful of the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic and adhere strictly to the safety protocols prescribed by our public health authorities.”

He said the National Assembly was collaborating with the executive in responding to the pandemic as it affects our economy and general public system.