 Hello, it's another edition of PLOS Reports, a compilation of the stories and events that made the news recently. Welcome. I'm Jacinta Obuco. Ida Al-Fatri is a special time of year for the nearly half of Africa's population who are adherents of Islam. But this year's celebration is different amid the continued coronavirus pandemic and devastation it has caused across the continent. As Muslims in Nigeria joined here counterparts across the world to celebrate this year's Ida Al-Fatri, some Nigerian residents have lamented a low-key celebration attributed to the new wave of COVID-19 and bad economy. Destiny Momo has more on this. The Holy Mound of Ramadan is an opportunity for Muslim brothers and sisters to deepen their relationship with Allah, promote a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another. However, as the fast culminated in the Ida Al-Fatri celebration, a cross-section of Lagos residents say the economic situation has affected the festivities. And the economic effects, you know, things are very expensive. So unlike before, so the whole economy is a bit hard this time. But despite that, we managed to pull through. Ramadan is a low-key like you can see unlike other days that at the end of Ramadan like this, people throw parties everywhere but it is unlike before. In 2015, pure what I was, five Naira, now it is 20 Naira, look at that. Some people cannot avoid to buy it, even Parasitamo, it's now 100 Naira, 150 Naira, from 30 Naira. So all those have our things. Now if there is a solution, they are supposed to be in my village and I couldn't go because I don't have money. I enjoy Ida Al-Fatri and Mabarak, I enjoy it very well, me and my children. Now in the morning they are running, in the morning they are in the matter now, in the evening now, in the course, see the rice robber, 2200 Naira for one robber. They speak prayers and wishes for the season. So we are looking forward to see the prayer answered, you understand. So we thank God for, I mean, allowing us to see the end of Ramadan. You shall know, you shall know, you shall know, 100% we are happy about that. That one is the Kibbutz, the Naira and that one is him. You go and answer for that. Ahead of the celebration, federal government had revisited the COVID-19 protocols which is to be duly observed in religious gathering and social centres. Was there compliance at various mocks? Lockdown, lockdown is not observed, you can't observe lockdown in the mosque but the protocol is observed, you understand. I observe my prayer at the state house, you know, Berlin Day here. So before you come in you must have your mask on. After all is said and done, a call here is from Muslims to pray for a united Nigeria in the wake of the spate of insecurity bedeviling the country. Destiny Momo for Plus TV Africa. Meanwhile, Governor Madhu Umarru Fintiri joined other Muslims to perform the two Rakat at Madubu Adama, Central Mosque Yola in commemoration of this year's Eid al-Fathiri celebration. The governor was accompanied by some members of the State Executive Council where he urged the Nigerians to pray for stability of the nation amidst the insecurity bedeviling the nation. The chief Imam of Modibo Adama Central Mosque in Yola, Cardi Ahmadu Borboi led the two Rakat prayers. In his sermon after the prayers, he explained the virtues of giving out Zakat al-Fitr after the completion of Ramadan and called on Muslims to carry out the act of abundant reward from Allah. Cardi Borboi enjoined Muslims to follow the traditions of Prophet Muhammad and rededicate themselves towards 7 Allah beyond the Ramadan period. He led special prayers for peace and tranquility, progress and development of Adama and Nigeria as a whole. After the prayers, Governor Fintiri accompanied Lamidu Adama Dr. Bahkindo Ali-O-Mustafa inside a palace where they exchanged Sallal pleasantries. In an interview with John List, the governor congratulates the Muslim Umar for the successful completion of these years Ramadan. He appeals for prayers and tolerance among the diverse ethno-religious citizens of the state, noting that peace is the panacea to any meaningful development. I wish them well and I urge everybody to strengthen love and unity among ourselves. Let us do our best to ensure that we close the gap of differences, the gap of hatred so that we can promote peace and unity in the country, so that we can stimulate security and love for one another. The governor was accompanied by the secretary to the state government, Bashir Ahmad and members of the state House of Assembly and other commissioners. Well, congratulations to the Muslim faithful as they keep up with the reason for the season. Maintenance culture is an attitude which is sadly lacking in Nigeria whether in home, office, school or factory which has poorly affected the quality of public property. The International Facility Management Association, IFMA Nigeria chapter in commemorating the 2021 World Facility Management Day says there is a gap in maintenance culture of facilities in Nigeria and calls for more awareness and education on facilities management practices. Take a look. The gathering of these professionals, experts in the field of architecture and environment is to address the loopholes in facility management. With the theme Celebrating FM, standing tall beyond a pandemic which borders on the renewed importance that should be placed on human health and safety coupled with building sustainability and resilience. The Lagos State Safety Commission is charged with the mandate of ensuring the safety and health of Lagosians and we see facility managers as partners in progress in this drive. There is a need for us to incorporate and bring in, at the point of inception, experts in facility management that will also help, you know, when we are generating and formulating design. We cannot continue to design and our failures. When you want to design a space, you are recommending twenty-two buildings to say where is electricity to operate the lift? And I said, are we going to be like this forever? It's so sad that in this part of the world in Nigeria, our maintenance culture is zero. And you and I are to blame. Part of the event was a panel section where the vital work of facilities manager, frontline workers were recognized during the heat of the pandemic. Facility managers, architects, engineers, plumbers are all frontline workers. I mean, mostly when you hear about COVID, all you heard about was the doctors, the nurses. But trust me, we had cleaners there every day. We had electricians. We had plumbers, architects. We were all at the forefront of this pandemic. The panelists also gave a way forward in tackling the issues of maintenance culture of facility management. When you're talking of maintaining the building, you don't get the materials, you don't get a replacement. When we're specifying things or when we're using any material, let's always think of local content. No one wants to do any sort of maintenance until it becomes a problem. You know, no one wants to clean the gutter until the gutter is clogged. You increase the lifespan of the building if you do continuous maintenance. Yes, maintenance culture not too good. But again, there's a raise of hope. There's a slight element of light at the end of the tunnel because a lot is happening and a lot will continue to happen. And for us in IFMA, we're not only committed to ensure that this Tuga is taken away through our renewed purpose, which speaks to capacity building. The thrust here is that the notion that bad maintenance culture should be treated as myth and energies should be charneled towards building a good maintenance culture. While research has it that most public property services rarely perform as well as desired, the causes emanate from deficiencies in design, construction, commissioning and maintenance, which will eventually deteriorate the condition of the property. To insecurity now, the call for drastic action to be taken by the federal government to tackle the spate of insecurity has been reacquired by another set of consenting endurance. That's time it is by the legal branch of the Nigerian Bar Association during a press conference as part of activities for its annual conference. Plus TV Africa, domestic Momo, filed this report. As part of its intervention roles to some of the challenges facing the nation, the media pally opened up several issues bedeviling the nation. The conversation here is to call on the government to take more proactive steps to curb the rising insecurity across the country. People are no longer safe. People are no longer sleeping with their two eyes closed in Nigeria. So we must begin to profile solution to the spate of insecurity. And we can't stop talking about the issue of corruption. We know where we are today as a nation because of corruption. He has retarded our growth. We started with other nations like Dubai. Most of the Asian nations, we started together. But if it's where they are today and where we are, you know the difference. And of course, the reason for that is the issue of corruption. Other conversations include the ongoing strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Jusson and Lessons Lent. We want this matter to be resolved once and for all. Despite the fact that the government has, Governors have made these their promises. Oh, we'll start implementing in May. Jusson is saying until you see that implementation being carried out, we're not calling off the strike. It's been painful to lawyers. We don't have any other source of income other than, you know, lawyer and I'm going to court. You can imagine how many months now we've been idle at home. Lawyers' fees are suffering. People are not putting food on their table. Many lawyers have turned to beggars because of the fact that where they practice their law is, you know, it's locked. It's under lock and key. But it is a painful decision we've taken. And the MBA leadership has actually thrown their support and, you know, and weight behind this Jusson strike. For members of the MBA, this year's conference gives an opportunity to provide an enabling ground for the other problems facing the Nigerian judiciary, which includes that of financial autonomy. Our conference as FIDER conference and everywhere we go is to bring the missing element that has led to this country nos diving to this point. And that missing element is public interest. This year's MBA conference, which will bring together members of the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary on the round table. Destiny Momo for Plus TV Africa. Well, insecurity is still one of the issues be devil in Nigeria and their opinions that there are many signs that government efforts to fight criminality, kidnapping and rebel activity and not producing results. You're watching Plus report and it's more after this break.