<p class="">Kano State Government has temporarily relaxed the lockdown order for one-day to enable the residents of the state restock food items and other essential commodities.</p>
<h1>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje had, on April 14, ordered for the total lockdown of the state for 7-days, to stem spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).</h1>
<p class="">The deputy governor, <strong>Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna</strong>, made the disclosure in a maiden media briefing on Wednesday in Kano.</p>
<p class="">He said the lockdown would be eased for 24 hours starting from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight on Thursday April 23, adding that: <em>“The measure is to enable the people to restock food items and other essential commodities.”</em></p>
<p class="">Gawuna, who is also the Chairman of the State Task Force on COVID-19, apologized for the inconveniences the lockdown might have caused. </p>
<p class="">He said that the measure was imperative to protect the citizens and curb the spread of the pandemic.</p>
<p class="">The deputy governor appealed to the residents to continue to observe social distancing, avoid crowded places, practice hand washing and good personal hygiene.</p>
<p class="">According to him, the state government will begin the distribution of palliatives to the less privilege on Thursday in the Kano Emirate Council.</p>
<p class="">Gawuna revealed further that the state government had imposed a ban on congregational prayers and other forms of social and religious gatherings during Ramadan fasting to combat spread of the pandemic.</p>
<p class="">He added that the closure of the schools was still in force until the situation improves in the state. </p>
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