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Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
Kano State Government under the leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Monday banned all forms of celebrations during the forth coming Eid-el-Kabir as part of measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 across the state.
Commissioner for Information, Comrade Muhammad Garba in a statement obtained by Verity News said Eid prayers would be carried out in strict compliance to the laid down protocols.
Muhammad Garba further stated that all the Emirs of the four Emirate Councils of Gaya, Karaye, Bichi and Rano will carry out the prayers at their councils.
The statement reads : As part of effort to consolidate on the successes achieved in the fight against COVID-9 and the relaxation of lockdown in many states of the federation, Kano state Executive Council has ordered the cancelation of traditional Sallah festivities to celebrate Eid-del-Kabir in the state.
“The council, after deliberations at its weekly meeting held Tuesday at Africa House, Government House, Kano, however, granted the conduct of Eid congregational prayers across the state under strict observance of safety protocols, which are also to be supervised by government officials.
Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, the state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said all the five Emirs in the state would go to the Eid Prayer Ground in their respective domains in motor vehicle, while there would be no visit to Shettima House, gathering for Hawan Daushe, Hawan Nassarawa and other traditional outings in the Emirates”.
He explained that government would assist in the provision of safety materials that included face masks and hand sanitizers as well as ensure strict observance of social distancing at the praying grounds.
The commissioner also announced the Exco’s approval to institute measures for the realization of government plan to transform the headquarters of the new Emirates to smaller cities through the construction of road networks with a view to ensuring even development. It also directed the ministry of Works and Infrastructure with its relevant parastatals to abreast the council on the level of progress in that direction.