COVID-19: North-West Govs shut schools for 30 days

Governors in the northwest region have resolved and announced the closure of all schools for the next 30 days.

The Governors, in a communiqué read to newsmen by Chairman of the Forum and Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari, said the decision became imperative to prevent the spread of Corona Virus COVID 19 disease across the northwest.

Katsina recorded its first suspected case of coronavirus on Wednesday.

The Governors converged on Kaduna, alongside heads of security agencies in the zone to review security strategies and fight against banditry, before the case of the virus was reported in Kaduna Wednesday morning.

Govenor Masari said the closure will take effect from Monday 23rd of March 2020.

He said the governors will meet with examination boards to discuss the development.

They also advised the general public to avoid unnecessary gatherings, urging them as well to maintain good respiratory hygiene.

Meanwhile , governor El rufai has commended the governors for the steps taken to tackle challenges facing the region

He said “I wish to thank governors from the Northwest and the governors of Niger and Kwara States for today’s deliberations on securing our people from the menace of banditry and Covid-19.

I welcome the resolve to collaborate on security operations and the steps agreed for Covid-19 https://t.co/gbLlqL4zj0