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Ganduje reopens viewing centres in Kano

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state on Friday ordered the reopening of viewing centres in the state.

Governor Ganduje, while receiving the leadership of Soccer Viewing Centres Association, asked them to observe all protocol put forward by health workers.

The governor also donated 40, 000 face masks to the association, as part of the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

“It is in line with our decision to see that our economy bounces back through reinvigorating commercial and other business activities in the state that I have directed all viewing centres to be re-opened from today,” he added.

Governor Ganduje furtther warned that as youth gather in their viewing centres, they must use the platform to create awareness on ways to help tame the pandemic.

Remarking, the Chairman of the association, Sharu Rabi’u Ahlan lauded the efforts made by the state government in curtailing the spread of the virus.

He said, “On behalf of all our members, we are appreciative of your unrelenting effort to human development, especially youth, in the state.”

“We are grateful for the face masks His Excellency gave us. And we promise to abide by all the protocols, Sir.

“Our members are always supportive of your policies. And we are in a good working relationship with the state Ministry of Information and the state Censorship Board”.

 

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