Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken proactive measures to prevent flooding and ensure a smooth rainy season by distributing essential materials to 160 Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the state’s eight metropolitan local governments.
The initiative, announced by the Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in a press statement, aims to enhance the city’s drainage systems and promote sustainable urban development.
Governor Yusuf emphasized the critical role of effective drainage systems in preventing flooding, improving public health, enhancing environmental quality, and boosting urban livability.
The Governor also acknowledged the significant contributions of CDAs in addressing local challenges and expressed optimism that providing these materials would lead to practical solutions and lasting impacts.
The expected outcomes of this initiative include improved drainage infrastructure in targeted communities, reduced flooding and waterlogging incidents, enhanced public health safety, strengthened community cohesion, and increased participation in governance.
Governor Yusuf called on stakeholders to collaborate to achieve these shared goals, ensuring the effective use of the materials and transparent project implementation.
He also urged development partners and the private sector to support the initiative with financial and technical assistance, underscoring the government’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable city.
The distributed items include 600 each of wheelbarrows, shovels, rain boots, diggers, fork-shovels, rakes, pans, hand gloves, and 150 first aid boxes.
The Governor further warned against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages and waterways, which obstructs water flow during the rainy season.