Kano ministry seals warehouses causing environmental nuisance
Story by Shafaatu DAUDA, Kano
The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has sealed a store located at Airport Road by France Road in the Sabon Gari area, No. 2 Court at Gyadi Gyadi, for violating environmental regulations.
The store, which was found to be storing insecticides and fumigation items, was emitting bad odours that posed a nuisance to the nearby community and passersby.
According to the Director of Pollution Control of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Malam Ibrahim Nasir, who led the operation, the ministry received a complaint from the community on the bad odour emitting from the shop and immediately sent an environmental officer to verify the allegation which proved to be accurate.
“The shop owner was served with an abatement notice to relocate and stop storing such items which they didn’t comply with, so the ministry has no option other than to seal the shop and drag the issue to court for the ruling.”
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On his part, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru M. Hashim, said the sealing was part of the government’s efforts to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and protect the health and well-being of citizens.
“The storage of hazardous materials in a residential area or within the community is a serious environmental and health offence,” said Dr. Hashim
“We will not tolerate activities that compromise the safety and well-being of our citizens in Kano State.”
The ministry urges residents to report any environmental concerns or violations to the authorities for prompt action, adding that the ministry is always ready to safeguard the environment against health hazards as well as preserve the ecosystem for a healthy and greener environment.
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