Wike, Ganduje direct civil servants to work from home

The Kano State government has announced a fresh ban on activities in the state as the coronavirus continues to spread.

The ban this time is targeted at viewing and event centers.

This was made known to the press in a statement by the state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba Tuesday. He said the decision was taken by the government at a stakeholder meeting on Monday.

The statement entreated all civil servants to stay and work from home except those on essential duties.

The commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders, including the Ulamas, to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 protocols, The Punch reports.

Meanwhile, the Bayero University Kano has established two temporary COVID-19  iesting and isolation centres at the old and new sites, where tests would be conducted on workers and students showing COVID-19 symptoms.

The Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Adamu Abbas, said during a visit to the old site that those,who test positive for COVID-19 at the centres would be transferred to the state isolation centre for comprehensive treatment.

“ We have provided all COVID-19 facilities, including hand washing machines and sanitisers at all lecture venues,’’ he added.

Meanwhile, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has directed all civil servants on grade level 1 to 13 to stay away from duties from Wednesday (today).

Wike in a statement by the State Head of Service, Dr Rufus Godwins, on Tuesday said the directive was due to the current spike of COVID-19 cases.

The government urged all permanent secretaries and heads of extra-ministerial offices to ensure compliance with the directive, according to The Punch.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health said Rivers had enough capacity to store the COVID-19 vaccines being expected in the country.

The state Immunisation Officer, Joseph Urang, stated this in Port Harcourt.

A report on the website of the Primary Healthcare Management Board reveals that Rivers State had 16 code chain equipment in four local government areas.

Code chain is a system of transporting and storing vaccines within a safe temperature range.