The Kano State Government has launched a comprehensive waste management and refuse disposal initiative aimed at transforming the state into a cleaner, more environmentally-friendly city.
The initiative was inaugurated on Monday along IBB Way in the Kano metropolis by Dr. Dahiru Hashim, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change.
During the event, Hashim emphasized the need for a multi-dimensional approach to effectively address the state’s waste management challenges.
According to Hashim, the state recognizes the critical role of a robust waste management system in safeguarding public health and well-being.
The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the Ministries of Transportation and Commerce, aimed at tackling waste management issues across Kano State.
One of the key components of the initiative is the introduction of waste disposal bins in commercial vehicles, including buses and tricycles that operate within the state. This is intended to encourage commuters to dispose of their waste responsibly while on the move.
Additionally, the Ministry will install waste disposal bins at motor parks, bus stops, and along major streets throughout the state, aiming to promote responsible waste disposal by road users and commuters.
This initiative is expected to significantly reduce littering and keep the state’s streets clean and presentable.
Hashim highlighted the importance of public participation in the success of the initiative and urged residents, transport operators, market traders, and industrialists to adopt responsible waste disposal practices.
He also revealed plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Commerce to ensure cleanliness in markets and industrial areas by establishing designated waste disposal points in business districts.
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The Commissioner also emphasized the commitment of Governor Abba Yusuf in ensuring that businesses in the state contribute to maintaining a clean environment.
Another notable aspect of the initiative is the reintroduction of street sweepers across the state. Hashim announced that the ministry had already begun addressing the backlog of unpaid salaries for street sweepers.
These workers will be strategically deployed to key areas in Kano city, including major roads, marketplaces, and public spaces, to ensure that the state remains one of the cleanest in Nigeria.
Traders and market leaders expressed their gratitude to the state government for the initiative and encouraged fellow market traders to support the effort by maintaining a clean market environment.