Ganduje orders total easing of lockdown in Kano

 

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has announced a total easing of the lockdown imposed on the state to check spread of the COVID-19.

Ganduje made the announcement on Thursday in Kano while briefing newsmen on the COVID-19 pandemic at Government House, Kano.

He said, however, that restriction of movement from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. would continue.

The governor also directed civil servants on grade level 12 and above to resume work from July 6.

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“Civil servants from grade level 12 and above can return to work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. but must continue to practice social distancing,” he said‎.

According to the governor, the law banning street begging and hawking is still in place.

‎He urged Kano State residents to wear masks when going out and to continue to adhere to social distancing in public places. ‎