Ganduje Berates Critics of Kano Lockdown Relaxation

Critics of the Kano State Government relaxation of the total lockdown imposed on the state have been blasted by the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, who described them as completely ignorant of the setup of Kano State.

"Those criticising the steps being taken by the state government in relaxing the lockdown are only sitting in their air-conditioned offices in Abuja and making noise, as they know nothing about Kano State; they have no idea about the composition of the state and they understand nothing about the social set up of the state,” the governor stated.

Speaking on Monday at the distribution of face masks in the eight local government areas of the metropolis, Ganduje said: "Kano is a mega city and a complex society bigger than many states in the country. It shares the same characteristics with other mega cities of the world and needs to be treated as such."

He also announced that abattoirs in the state are allowed to operate during the window hours on Mondays and Thursdays to avoid incessant slaughtering of animals in every nook and cranny of the metropolis.

Ganduje added that he is relaxing the lockdown to remedy the tension associated with its implementation in the state.

On the compulsory use of face mask, Ganduje reiterated the need to enforce the wearing of facemasks in the state which he declared as compulsory, as its violation will be punished.