From Mustapha Adamu Kano
Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has revealed that it has developed what it tagged; Kano State Drainage Master Plan to check the menace of flooding in the state.
Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahir Muhammad Hashim disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the proposal had already been captured in the forthcoming appropriation bill.
The plan, according to Dr Hashim, would guide the phased construction of a modern drainage system that would provide long-term sustainability and climate resilience for the state.
The Commissioner pointed out that for decades, drainage systems across the state suffered from neglect, vandalism, and silting, resulting in devastating annual floods that disrupted lives, livelihoods, and education.
He however noted that for the first time in the history of the state, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the state government has made unprecedented investments in the rehabilitation and expansion of drainage infrastructure.
“ Major desilting at places like Babangwari, Jakara, Kwanar Madobi, likewise development works have been successfully executed in Toranke Ajingi, Hotoron Arewa, Giginyu, Bajallabe, Badawa, and across all newly rehabilitated and constructed roads in the state particularly along 5km, and urban renewal projects.
“ The impact is already visible: communities once submerged during rainy seasons now live free from the threat of flooding.
“For the first time in years, schools in these areas remained open throughout the rainy season, with impact assessments confirming that no institution was forced to close due to floods.
“This is a tangible testament to the value of decisive leadership and people-focused governance,” he said.
“To secure a permanent solution, we are committed to developing a comprehensive Kano State Drainage Master Plan, already captured in the forthcoming appropriation bill.
“ This plan will guide the phased construction of a modern drainage system that will provide long-term sustainability and climate resilience for our state,” he said.
