The Kano State Government has ordered the cancelation of traditional Sallah festivities in this year’s Eid-del-Kabir in the state, as part of efforts to consolidate on the success achieved in the fight against Covid-19 and relaxation of lockdown in many states of the federation.
The state government made the decision during its weekly meeting held on Tuesday at Africa House, Government House, Kano. It however, grants the conduct of Eid congregational prayers across the state under strict observance of safety protocols, which are also to be supervised by government officials.
The commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba explained that government would assist in the provision of safety materials which included masks and hand sanitizers, as well as ensure strict observance of social distancing at the praying grounds.
The commissioner also disclosed the council’s approval to institute measures for the realization of government’s 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 and directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure with its relevant parastatals to apprise the council on the level of progress in that direction.
Garba stated that the council also requested the progress report on the execution of the 400-bed capacity hospital projects in the new emirates which are to have additional clinics such as Eye, Dental, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) which are being upgraded to reduce pressure on health facilities in Kano.
He said that the Commissioner for Education has been directed to submit a proposal to the council on the establishment of mega secondary schools in the new Emirates.
