By Jabiru Hassan, Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has procured 10 heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and three payloader excavators to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation in Kano State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The newly acquired equipment aims to improve the efficiency of refuse collection and disposal across the state, addressing long-standing challenges in waste management.
Presenting the machines, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahir Hashim, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment. He noted that the new equipment would strengthen the state’s capacity to manage waste, reduce environmental pollution, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s dedication to sustainable environmental practices and urged residents to support government efforts by maintaining proper waste disposal habits.
The new machines will be deployed immediately to key areas facing waste management challenges.
