The Kano State House of Assembly has postponed its resumption earlier scheduled for Jan 25 indefinitely, in compliance with the stay-at-home directive issued by the state government.
Speaker Hamisu Ibrahim-Chidari, made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Director Press of the assembly, Uba Abdullahi.
According to the Speaker, the lawmakers will comply with the directive in support of the state government in its efforts towards preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
“I have to commend the state government under the leadership of Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje for taking prompt measures to stop further spread of the virus.
“The government deserves commendation for organising series of meetings with stakeholders across the state and sensitising the public on the preventive measures.
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The virus is back. Therefore, I am appealing to the general public, especially religious leaders to continue to pray for the end of the pandemic, not only in Kano, but in the country,” he said.
He appealed to Kano state residents to always adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols as directed by experts and to keep supporting government.
It would be recalled that the state government had on Thursday banned activities of viewing and event centers and also directed civil servants to stay at home, pending further directives .
