Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed concerns that the coronavirus situation in his state is ‘really bad and scary’.
Kano has recorded the third highest number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria with 77, behind Lagos (731) and the Federal Capital Territory (141).
The state has been a major source of concern for many in the country especially after its testing centre suspended operations last week because three laboratory workers tested positive for the virus.
In an interview with BBC Hausa on Monday, April 27, 2020, Ganduje said the closure of the testing centre is a major problem in the state’s fight against the disease.
“This laboratory suspended its operation five or six days ago. There is also a shortage of sample collection equipment.
“It is not a common equipment that you can go and buy in the market. Those whose samples were collected are still waiting to know their fate,” he said.
The governor also accused the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 of not doing enough to help Kano out of its dire situation.
