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Kano flags off waste management initiative

Kano State Government has flagged off a comprehensive waste management and refuse disposal initiative aimed at transforming the state into a cleaner and more environmentally sustainable region.

The initiative was kicked off on Monday by the Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, on IBB Way, where he outlined a multi-dimensional approach to tackling the state’s waste challenges.

“Our approach to tackling waste challenges in Kano State includes: The introduction of waste bins in public transport vehicles like buses and tricycles to encourage responsible waste disposal by commuters, establishment of designated waste disposal points at motor parks, bus stops, major streets, markets, and industrial areas to improve waste collection and reduce littering, reinstatement of the employment of street sweepers, with a focus on key areas within Kano City.

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‘’This will enhance cleanliness and create job opportunities for residents and the government is actively seeking collaboration with private sector entities to explore innovative waste management solutions and promote waste-to-wealth initiatives,’’ Dr. Hashim said.

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Kano State Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim.

Dr. Hashim emphasized the importance of public participation in achieving the initiative’s goals. He urged residents, transport operators, market traders, and industrialists to adopt responsible waste disposal habits and actively contribute to a cleaner environment.

‘’Our collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation is to address waste management in our public transportation systems. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is introducing an initiative that will see the installation of waste disposal bins in buses and tricycles (A daidaita sahu) that operate within Kano State. These waste bins will allow commuters to dispose of their trash responsibly while on the move.

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‘In addition, waste disposal bins will be strategically placed at motor parks, bus stops, and along major streets in Kano State, to encourage responsible waste disposal by all road users and commuters to empty their bins.

‘’By this intervention, the Ministry of Environment seeks to reduce littering on our roads and ensure that our streets always remain clean and presentable.

‘’Our partnership with the Ministry of Commerce intends to keep all markets and industrial areas clean and tidy as well as facilitate the introduction of designated waste disposal points in various markets, industrial hubs, and business districts across the state.

‘’We will also work closely with market associations, traders, and factory operators to ensure that waste is managed responsibly within these areas.

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‘’The main goal of His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is to ensure that all businesses operating in Kano State contribute to maintaining a clean and healthy environment in Kano State.

‘’Another important aspect of this initiative is the reintroduction of street sweepers in Kano State by His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. I am delighted to announce that after just a week of our resumption at the Ministry, we have started the payment of backlog salaries owed to street sweepers in Kano State.

‘’These sweepers are being strategically assigned to key areas in Kano City, including major roads, marketplaces, and public spaces, ensuring that Kano State remains one of the cleanest states in Nigeria.

The deployment of street sweepers by the Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf government is a step toward a broader waste management strategy. This will help reduce the accumulation of waste on our streets and promote a cleaner environment for residents and visitors alike. At the same time, it will also create job opportunities for Kano residents.

“The Kano State Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability is evident through this comprehensive initiative. By addressing waste management challenges proactively, the government aims to improve public health, enhance urban aesthetics, and create a more sustainable future for the people of Kano.”

SolaceBase reports that refurbished tricycles used for clearing waste have been deployed to the metropolis and distribution of working tools to the street sweepers.

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On his part, the Managing Director of Kantin Kwari Market, Hamisu Sa’adu Dogon Nama, thanked the  State Government for the initiative.

He urged traders at the market to complement government efforts by keeping the market clean.

 

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