Governor Elrufai Finally Lifts Lockdown In Kaduna State, Churches And Mosques To Reopen

The Government of Kaduna State has finally lifted the partial lockdown in the state.

This information was disclosed by The Governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-rufai in a live TV broadcast in the State.

In his speech, he also made it known that worship Centers-Churches, Mosques should reopen in the state, as well as markets,retail shops among other small scale businesses Healthforbes Media reporting.

El-rufai said, “From tomorrow, Wednesday, 10 June 2020, the Quarantine Order is amended to permit a significant reopening of the state. The restriction of intra-state movement is lifted, subject to a night-time curfew of 8pm to 5am.

“Subject to compliance with safe reopening protocols, businesses can reopen, with the provision of thermometers for temperature checks, sanitizers or handwashing equipment and physical distancing measures within all facilities. Working hours will be from 9am to 3 pm daily.

“Church services are allowed only on Sundays and Mosques are allowed to conduct only Friday Jumat services, for the time being, subject to compliance with the safety stipulations in the guidelines.

“Supermarkets and providers of personal services such as hairdressing and barbing salons can reopen; hotels can fully open, but with their restaurants and bars offering only room service. Restaurants may all reopen after decontamination, but are still restricted to takeaways.”