The Kano government has strengthened environmental protection and forest surveillance by distributing motorcycles to frontline forest officers across six zonal forest areas.

The initiative, executed by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, aims to enhance mobility, improve response times, and ensure effective monitoring of forest reserves.

Dahiru Hashim, commissioner for environment and climate change, said on Wednesday that the initiative is part of efforts to curb illegal activities and promote sustainable environmental management.

The motorcycles were officially presented to zonal officers representing Danbatta, Kano, Wudil, Gwarzo, Bichi, and Tudun Wada by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Mustapha Nuraddeen, on behalf of the commissioner.

Mr Hashim urged the officers to demonstrate professionalism, dedication, and accountability in safeguarding Kano’s forest resources.

The commissioner restated that Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration is committed to creating a conducive working environment for environmental officers.

He added that effective forest protection is key to combating deforestation, desertification, and the impacts of climate change in the state.

Highlighting the longstanding challenges faced by forestry personnel, the director of forestry, Auwalu Muhammad, said officers had operated for over two decades with minimal logistical support.

He said the motorcycles represent a major intervention to improve access to remote forest reserves.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Murtala Sabo-Kachsko thanked the government and the ministry for their timely support.

He assured that the motorcycles would be used responsibly to intensify forest protection across the state.

(NAN)