Kano donates 40, 000 nose masks to association, reopens viewing centres

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Based on the state government’s decision to ensure that its economy bounces back through reinvigorating commercial and other business activities, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State of Nigeria has ordered the reopening of viewing centres across the state.

Governor Ganduje stated this while receiving the leadership of Soccer Viewing Centres’ Association Friday, June 12, 2020, it was gathered.

As part of the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Kano State, the governor donated 40, 000 nose masks to the association while urging them to observe all protocol the health workers have recommended to residents.

Ganduje stated: “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.”

As youth gather in their viewing centres in the state, the governor declared that they must use the platform to create awareness on ways to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Sharu Rabi’u Ahlan, Chairman of Soccer Viewing Centres’ Association, applauded the state government’s efforts at limiting the spread of Coronavirus in the state.

The Chairman 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.”