Kano: Ganduje Approves New Working Hours For Markets

The Umar Ganduje-led government has approved new working hours for markets in Kano State following the increase in Coronavirus cases across the country.

The Kano State Governor in his statement added that curfew in the state is now from 6 pm to 6 am.

Ganduje, however, advised the people of Kano State to observe all measures put in place to curb the spread of Coronavirus, he also summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders.

The Governor revealed this in a post through his media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, on his Twitter account.

He wrote: “H.E @GovUmarGanduje has approved reopening of all markets in Kano on the relaxed days of Wednesday, Friday & Sunday from 6 am to 6 pm each day.”

“The Governor also reiterated the need for people to observe all laid down protocols, as he summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders.”

“Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays remain lockdown days and everyone is expected to remain at home only those on essential services and those that have a waiver can go out.”

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria as of today is 10,162, according to the NCDC.

See the post below:

H.E @GovUmarGanduje has approved reopening of all markets in Kano on the relaxed days of Wednesday, Friday & Sunday from 6am to 6pm each day. The Governor also reiterated need for people to observe all laid down protocols, as he summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders. pic.twitter.com/paxoBDjH7W

— Peacock (@dawisu) June 1, 2020