By Abbas Nazil
The Kano State government has commended residents across the state for their active participation in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise held on Saturday, describing it as a collective display of responsibility that promotes public health and environmental safety.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dahir Hashim, expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance and community involvement while monitoring the exercise in Kano metropolis.
He was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environmental Sanitation, Abdullahi Bichi, who led the inspection team across major parts of the city to observe how residents adhered to the exercise.
Hashim particularly praised the Jakara-Kwanar Goda community, noting that its residents mobilized in large numbers to clear drainages and clean their environment.
He said their effort stood out as an exemplary demonstration of communal responsibility that should be replicated by other communities across the state.
During the inspection, the monitoring team visited several strategic locations, including Iyaka Road, State Road to Ahmadu Bello Way, Murtala Muhammad Way to Bata Junction, Igbo Road to France Road, Jakara-Kwanar Goda, Mandawari Abdullahi Wase Road, and Emir’s Palace Road to State Road.
The commissioner noted that compliance with the restriction order during the exercise was impressive, with only a small number of defaulters recorded.
He stressed that the monthly sanitation activity is vital for the prevention of flooding, maintenance of environmental cleanliness, and safeguarding of public health.
Hashim further called on residents to recognize the importance of the exercise, stressing that sustainable environmental practices help reduce health risks and strengthen communal resilience against hazards associated with poor sanitation.
The exercise also saw active participation from market communities.
Lawan Abdulkadir Musa, vice chairman of Dubai Market in Tudun-Nufawa Ward, explained that his community used the period to mobilize residents in cleaning their surroundings.
He said the opportunity offered by the restriction of movement allowed them to improve hygiene standards for the benefit of both their immediate community and the wider state.
The inspection team was made up of representatives from sanitation committees, security agencies, mobile sanitation court officials, journalists, and other stakeholders, ensuring broad oversight and enforcement of the program.
The Kano State government urged other communities to emulate the proactive steps taken by Jakara-Kwanar Goda and similar groups, stressing that keeping the environment clean is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration between citizens and the government.
Hashim assured residents that the administration would continue to strengthen policies and mobilize resources to make the monthly exercise more effective and impactful.
He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to creating a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment for all, urging residents to continue to support sanitation efforts in future exercises.
The commissioner’s commendation reinforced the message that environmental protection is not just a duty of government agencies but also a responsibility of every citizen.
By recognizing the positive efforts of communities, the Kano State government hopes to inspire a culture of environmental consciousness that will ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
