The Kano State government has warned that violators of its directive shutting down entertainment centres for the Ramadan fasting period will face sanctions, as enforcement teams move to ensure strict compliance across the state.
The directive, announced on Tuesday by Abdullahi Sulaiman, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, mandates the immediate closure of entertainment venues under the board’s supervision.
The affected facilities include entertainment centres popularly known as gala houses and disc jockey (DJ) operators operating within the board’s regulatory jurisdiction.
“Effective from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, all such venues will remain closed until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The directive will take effect from 10:00 p.m. on that day,” the statement read.
Sulaiman stressed that the board would not tolerate any breach of the order, noting that monitoring teams would be deployed to enforce compliance throughout the fasting period.
“The action is intended to create a peaceful environment for residents to observe the Ramadan fast in accordance with religious injunctions,” he said.
He further explained that all entertainment activities under the board’s supervision would remain suspended until the end of Ramadan, adding that reopening dates would be communicated in due course.
“The closure will remain in force throughout the fasting period, while the date for reopening, particularly during the Eid celebrations, will be announced at the appropriate time,” Sulaiman said.
The board cautioned operators of affected centres and DJs to comply fully with the directive, warning that any violation would attract sanctions in line with its regulatory powers.
It maintained that the measure falls within its mandate to regulate entertainment activities and promote moral and social order during religious seasons.
While the directive has generated mixed reactions in some quarters, the board clarified that it does not apply to event centres used for weddings, conferences, or political gatherings.
Authorities say enforcement will remain active throughout Ramadan to ensure that the shutdown order is strictly observed across the state.
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