Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai said from Wednesday, June 10, 2020, the Quarantine Order will be amended to permit a significant reopening of businesses, churches and Mosques in the state.
According to him, the following measures will be in place in the first instance until 30th June 2020, subject to amendment, extension or renewal.
The governor said restriction of intra-state movement is lifted, subject to a night-time curfew of 8pm to 5am.
"Businesses can reopen, subject to the provision of thermometers for temperature checks, sanitizers or handwashing equipment and physical distancing measures within all facilities. Working hours will be 9am to 3pm 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 above."
On transport, the governor Said, operators must reduce capacity to not more than two passengers per row and not more than 50% of capacity.
Public servants will be summoned back to work in phases to be announced by the Head of Service.
The governor added that it is still considered unsafe for markets and schools to reopen, and we will keep engaging with the relevant stakeholders on the matter, to determine the appropriate timing and conditions precedent.
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