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Climate change: Kano Govt tasks indigenous companies to recycle waste
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano State Government has tasked indigenous companies to learn the act of waste recycling and management as ä way of checkmating climate change.
KANO FOCUS reports that the state government urged state-owned companies/manufacturers to invest heavily in waste value chain with a view to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on climate change.
The State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Getso, stated this on Friday at the opening ceremony of a two-day Capacity Building workshop for waste sector operators in Kano state.
The Commissioner pointed out that, “the workshop is timely in view of the devastating consequences of the climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.”
He expressed optimism that, “this initiative or workshop is no doubt going to address the challenges posed by indiscriminate waste disposal and the resultant consequences in order to ensure environmental resilience for human and economic development.”
The Commissioner extoled the Federal Ministry of environment, European Union- Nigeria Climate change response programme, for bringing the programme to Kano which he said is in tandem with Kano State policy on environment under the leadership of the Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
He, therefore, described the programme as an avenue that will provide an innovative and technology-based model of sustainable solid waste management and sanitation in Kano State.
He added that, “it is also people centered with an approach that engages the waste management actors, community members at every stage of its inception and implementation.”
Dr. Getso also charged the participants to fully support the programme and utilize what the workshop has to offer so as to ensure practical application of all that will be deliberated upon and learnt, as well as, ensure successful implementation of the project for the benefit of State and the country at large.
Earlier, in his remarks, the team leader of NCCRP, Dr. Todd Ngara, said the objective of the programme is, among other things, to disseminate climate change knowledge through awareness-raising campaigns targeting the youths, civil society organizatiins, stakeholders and policy makers.
He commended the state government for its programme and policies which helped in addressing the challenges of solid waste management and sanitation in Kano State.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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