Since the outbreak of COVID-19, tAccording to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the confirmed Covid-19 related cases are about 265,402 with the number increasing daily. Due to the Omicron variant, the epidemic is still on the rise, however the severity observed in other countries is not visible, especially in a highly populated city like Lagos.
Lagos is a city in Nigeria with the highest population in Africa. It’s a big population makes it even harder for people to adhere to the Covid-19 restrictions. Some people experience fatigue, cold and nausea which could easily be handled when medication is prescribed by the hospital. Therefore, people do not see the need to take vaccinations.
During Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Easter holidays, people were not allowed because of the social distancing restrictions by the government. Before the epidemic Muslims in Nigeria went to the mosque and prayer grounds to perform Eid prayer and have Itfar parties for breakfast with family and friends. While Christians going back to their hometown to meet with loved ones for Easter and Christmas celebrations has always been of the utmost priority, however, these have changed due to Covid-19. According to a survey on Ramadan conducted in 2022, it was reported that the number of Nigerians that think the coronavirus restrictions would affect their ability to celebrate Ramadan was significantly lower than in 2021.