x

COVID-19 :‎ Kano Govt. orders closure of land borders

Kano State Government has ordered the closure of land borders and routes linking the state to other parts of the country with effect from Friday, March 27, to contain the spread of Coronavirus pandemic.‎

Abba Anwar, Chief Press Secretary to the Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Kano.

Anwar said that movements coming in and out of the state were banned ‎beginning from 12:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020.‎

‎He said: “This includes all kinds of movements through the borders of the state, even those coming to Kano through Domestic Wing of Malam Aminu Kano International Airport will remain at the airport, without getting access into the city.‎

“This decision is hard but absolutely necessary, as part of precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 

 “We urge Kano citizens and all other Nigerians to bear with this difficult situation”.‎

According to him, land boarders will be shut while government ensure close monitoring of the situation to keep the people abreast of development.

Anwar said that the police, members of the Kano Road Transport Authority (KAROTA), Hisbah and other security agencies were mobilised to enforce compliance with the border closure.

‎The governor’s aid reiterated government commitment to adopt proactive measures to safeguard public health and protect the people against the virus.

“People must cooperate with health workers to ensure that our state is safe and the country, adhere to social distancing and stay at home as advised by health workers.‎

“People should maintain a high personal hygiene, practice regular hand washing with soap under running water and ensure application of sanitisers,” the statement said.‎

‎The statement further urged people to stay away from going to markets unless for essential needs and cooperate with security agencies.

Hot this week

Tinubu, Mutfwang, Akpabio, and Other Dignitaries Honour APC Chairman’s Mother at Jos Funeral

By Israel Adamu, JosPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State...

North Central Development Commission Pledges Transparency in ₦140bn Budget as NASS Reviews Estimates

By Israel Adamu, JosThe North Central Development Commission (NCDC)...

UK-Based Governance Report Lists Zamfara, Kwara, Benue Among Nigeria’s Poorest Managed States

A new governance performance review has ranked Zamfara, Kwara,...

Protest Rocks Kaduna Over Alleged Oil Cartels Sabotaging Local Refining

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaProtesters under the banner of Partners...

Ododo Declares War on Bandits, Vows to End Insecurity in Yagba

**By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja**Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

Ghana to Pull Women To 2025 African Women Conference in Nov

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe Republic of Ghana is set...

Dinfa: Only a Northern Christian President Can Protect Northern Christians

By Israel Adamu, JosThe National Coordinator of the Young...

The Role of the United States in the Iran–Israel Geopolitical Rivalry

By Diri Glory IdaerefaaThe Middle East has long been...

2027: ACF to Regulate Officials’ Communication with Media, Public

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Northern socio-cultural organization, Arewa Consultative...

IHR Commends President Tinubu for Hajj Fare Reduction, Seeks ₦1,000/$1 Concessionary Exchange Rate

By Jabiru HassanIndependent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has commended President...

IHR Commends Tinubu for Hajj Fare Reduction, Urges N1,000/$1 Concessionary Rate

By Jabiru HassanThe Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has commended...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img