The Kano Government has banned the dumping of waste at the New Court Road dump site.
The state highlighted health and environmental hazards resulting from indiscriminate dumping of garbage.
This was confirmed on Tuesday by Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim when he toured the facility to evaluate the situation.
He underscored the absolute necessity of preventing the spread of diseases within the area and its surroundings.
“The government is deeply concerned about the environmental and health implications of indiscriminate waste disposal at this site,” Dr. Hashim stated.
“If left unchecked, it poses significant risks to residents and passersby.
The commissioner ordered the immediate evacuation of accumulated waste in the area.
He urged residents to comply with the new directive and dispose of their refuse at the designated site in Sallari.
“For their own good, we are appealing to people in this area to desist from dumping waste here. Instead, they should make use of the Sallari site, which has been designated for proper waste disposal.”
Dr. Hashim reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling environmental challenges and promoting sustainable waste management practices.
He also highlighted Kano State’s initiatives aimed at fostering cleaner and healthier communities.
