The Kano State government has called for urgent action to address gaps in waste management across the state.

Dahir Hashim, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, made the call during the monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday in Kano.

Mr Hashim highlighted the state’s challenges in effectively managing waste, stressing the need for immediate corrective measures.

“There is a huge gap in waste management, hence the need for immediate corrective measures,” he advocated.

The commissioner urged residents to actively participate in maintaining a cleaner environment, emphasising that waste management “is a collective responsibility.”

Mr Hashim revealed plans to set up roadblocks in strategic locations to prevent vehicles from entering Kano during the designated sanitation hours.

“Movement of vehicles during sanitation hours will no longer be tolerated, particularly those coming from outside Kano.

“In the next exercise, we will deploy sufficient security to man the exercise; in addition, we are going to block some roads leading into the state,” he said.

The commissioner condemned the operation of motor parks that continue to function during the sanitation exercise.

“Some motor parks remain open, defying the sanitation law. This will not be tolerated, and we will take firm action against those found guilty,” he assured.

Mr Hashim urged residents and travellers to comply with the sanitation restrictions rules and adjust their travel plans accordingly to avoid disruptions.

He warned that anyone, including transport operators, caught violating the rules would face severe penalties.

“I want to express my displeasure over the continued movement of people and vehicles, especially within the stipulated period of sanitation,” he lamented.

(NAN)