In an effort to see to the optimal compliance with the COVID-19 protocols in Kano markets that will be opened on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays amid state lockdown in Kano, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje met with leaders of the major markets in the state.
All the leaders agreed on ways to effectively observe the protocols at their meeting which took place at the Africa House, Government House, Kano, on Tuesday.
Ganduje assured them of his government commitment to see to the effective bouncing back of their businesses.
“The coming of the pandemic to the state, and to the nation, by extension, is not the fault of any government. Neither is it your fault as business community. It was wished by Almighty Allah and we pray to Him to protect us while He gives us the courage to do our best, in responding to the pandemic,” Ganduje said.
He said his administration found it necessary to include all markets during the relaxation period, “…so as to save our economy from total collapse,” adding that “We are aware of the loss this pandemic caused to us as a people.”
Governor Ganduje said the business leaders were invited so as to partner with them in optimising both the lockdown order for stipulated days and compliance of the protocols.
He said leaders of the markets must strive hard to see that all protocols are observed.
Alhaji Salisu Sambajo assured the governor of their support in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, even as he called on all the leaders of the markets to make sure that protocols are observed during market hours.
Other leaders including El-Samad’s Sammani up Abdussamad, Ibrahim Danyaro commended the governor for his magnanimity in creating space for Kano markets to open for normal businesses.
Leaders from almost all the major markets of Abubakar Rimi, Sabongari market, Kwari market, GSM markets, Abattoir, Singer, Kurmi market, among other markets were there. They all promise total compliance with the protocols as enunciated by health workers.
