The Kano State Government has banned persons of opposite genders from boarding the same commercial tricycles popularly known as ‘A daidaita sahu’ in Kano.
This order according to a government official, takes effect in December, 2019 to January, 2020.
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje revealed this on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of 77th annual Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) organised by Zone A of Muslim Society of Nigeria (MSSN) held at Bayero University, Kano.
Mr Ganduje, who was represented by Commander General of Hisbah Board, Harun Ibn-Sina, said the state government is committed towards upholding Islamic values.
Commercial tricycles, were introduced by a former governor of Kano, Ibrahim Shekarau, as a means of transportation for women only, after an intial law banning commercial motorcyclists from conveying women.
However, after Mr Shekarau’s exit as governor, tricycles have been allowed to carry people of both sexes, a move the state government has now said will be changed.
Meanwhile, Governor Ganduje at the event charged participants to face their studies and shun drug abuse.
The Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) was attended by students of secondary schools and tertiary institutions from the 19 Northern states and Abuja.
