The commissioner restated that Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration is committed to creating a conducive working environment for environmental officers.
In 2024, Kano ranked 35th out of 36 states in the country, a position he described as reflective of long-standing institutional and systemic challenges.
The warehouses, according to the statement, were reportedly used for storing insecticides and fumigation chemicals.
The Kano government said the policy aimed to protect public health, reduce emissions, and foster sustainable economic growth.
The commissioner also highlighted the partnership with the Ministry of Commerce to maintain cleanliness in markets and industrial areas.
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf has submitted a list of six commissioner-nominees to the House of Assembly for approval.
Dahiru Hashim, coordinator of the ACReSAL project, emphasised the critical need to address climate change and environmental degradation in the region.
