The Kano State Government has unveiled new environmental protection laws designed to address the growing pollution challenges in the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahir Hashim made this known shortly after presenting the new laws to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk-Ibrahim, who pledged full support for the initiative.
“These laws are aimed at tackling environmental pollution, particularly issues such as the discharge of harmful chemicals, indiscriminate waste disposal, open defecation on roads, and the release of contaminated water by factories, among others,” Hashim said.
The commissioner also said that the ministry would launch an eight-week public sensitisation campaign.
“The campaign will target individuals and sectors affected by the new laws to raise awareness on the importance of cleanliness and environmental care,” Hashim added.
He also noted that the laws would be published in both Hausa and English within the week to ensure the public access and understand them.
Hashim hoped that residents of Kano state would fully support government’s efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment.
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