Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has commended the Federal Government for reopening the only National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) testing centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, after some days of closure.
The governor made the commendation when he received members of the House of Representatives from Kano State on a solidarity and sympathy visit on Tuesday night.
According to him, this is a good development and effort by the federal government in supporting the effort of the state government on the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.
The governor said: “President Muhammadu Buhari deserved to be commended for ensuring that the test centre in Kano continues to function.
“And also we commend him for sending a powerful delegation to find out the problem with the aim of finding a solution.
“The state needs more testing centres across. Looking at our population, the state government is providing more health workers to support the federal government effort.
“I want to assure you that very soon, we are going to make it necessary for the use of face mask in the state.
“Let me also inform you that we have written to President Muhammadu Buhari, seeking for his prompt intervention to support the state in fighting Coronavirus pandemic.
“The decision was necessary because the state needs serious support, not only from the Federal Government but also from all the stakeholders to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are also in Kano to find a way to collaborate with the state government and also the people of the state to find a lasting solution for the pandemic in the state.
