Jirapye said that the prayers and fasting were to be held simultaneously with the Muslim Council for God to stop the spread of the virus.

According to him, the prayers and fasting will commence on Monday and end on Wednesday.

“We believe that after the three days prayers and fasting, Coronavirus will disappear from Nigeria,” he said.

Earlier, Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba who attended the meeting said that his administration would not afford to fail in delivering on his promises to the people of the state.

Ishaku enjoined Christians to pray for the state in particular and Nigeria in general to come out of the challenges.

He also thanked the people of the state for their prayers and support while he was away for medical attention.