COVID-19: Kano bans event centres, directs civil servants to stay at home

Kano state government has imposed a fresh ban on the activities of viewing and event centres across the state following the increase in Covid-19 cases.

The state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba in a statement, said the measure was part of the decision at a stakeholders meeting held at the Africa House, Kano on Monday.

He said that all civil servants in the state have also been directed to stay at home pending further instruction.

“Workers on essential services such as the healthcare service providers, fire service, water board, teaching staff, security guards and the media are exempted from the ban,” Malam Garba said.

The commissioner reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders that included the Ulama in ensuring compliance with the Covid-19 protocols.

He also warned that security agents who were part of the stakeholders meeting would not hesitate to take stern measures to ensure compliance with the directive.

Emmanuel Ukoh