Kano: Ganduje extends lockdown, approves Eid prayers

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Kano Governor, Umar Ganduje, on Monday extended the lockdown imposed by the federal government on the State. The order was prolonged by another two weeks. His spokesman, Tanko Yakasai, said this in a statement. Yakasai said the development was the outcome of a meeting the governor had with religious leaders. He noted that Ganduje 'accepted

Kano Governor, Umar Ganduje, on Monday extended the lockdown imposed by the federal government on the State.His spokesman, Tanko Yakasai, said this in a statement.He noted that Ganduje “accepted and approved recommendations by a selection of 30 Islamic scholars in Kano for the Government to allow Friday Prayers to hold, as well as Eid Prayers”.

“This means that the relaxation of the lockdown on the days of Monday and Thursday will continue, but Friday prayers will also be allowed as well as Eid Prayers, but traditional Eid celebrations in the State will not be allowed.’’

 

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