Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has declared a
one-day fasting and prayer to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.
Speaking on Sunday during the inauguration of the
fund-raising committee on the disease, the governor asked residents to observe
the fast on Monday.
According to him, prayer is the best fire against the
COVID-19 and the government will put more measures in place to ensure the
safety of the citizens.
“As Nigeria recorded over 90 cases of coronavirus, Kano is
yet to record a single case, hence the need for the government to be up and
doing to contain the outbreak of the deadly disease,” Ganduje said.
“I call on Kano people to observe fast tomorrow, (Monday)
30th March, and 5th Sha’aban and pray hard against the outbreak of coronavirus
in our dear state.
“I also call on people to intensify prayers because prayer
is the best fire for this disease. While we are putting effort into taking
preventive and curative measures against the coronavirus pandemic, there are
some groups of people who cannot earn a living, who must go out to fend for
their families.
“There are those who are economically weak and must be
affected during this trying moment. That is why we decided to form a committee
to raise money in order to help them cushion the effects.”
Ganduje also asked retired health workers in Kano to help
the state fight the virus.
On Sunday, Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman, had
announced donation of600-bed isolation centre to the state.
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