World Environment Day:UNICEF and Partners Lead Climate change Mitigation Efforts in Kano State.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners celebrated World Environment Day in Kano Nigeria, on Thursday with a focus on combating plastic pollution. The event, held at the Tahir Guest Place, brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable environmental practices.
The Commissioner of Environment, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, represented by Umar Sani Anka, Director of Climate Change, Kano, emphasized the need for collective action to address plastic pollution. he noted that the state government has implemented policies to mitigate the effects of climate change and urged the federal government to establish a circular economy hub to create job opportunities for the people of Kano.
“We are sitting on a time bomb, looking at the history of flooding and its devastating impact on communities,We must work together to adopt sustainable practices and drive systematic change to create a healthier future.”
“We must take immediate action to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices,”
Rahma Muhammad Rahood Farah from UNICEF highlighted the organization’s support for the Kano State government in planting 100,000 trees in some schools, including GSS Kundila Boys and Girls, GSS Dakatar, and Gama Tudu. This initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and reduce the impact of climate change on children.
“The impact of climate change on children is devastating,We must work together to protect their future.” Farah Added
In his own part Auwal Hamza PECE Team lead Kano state explain the way to mitigate wast recycling adding that wast recycling is the responsibility of everyone ,it’s good to remind everyone to make environment safe.
“Waste recycling is the responsibility of everyone,We must work together to make our environment safe and sustainable
More so In his keynote address Distinguish quest Ambassador Dr Sani Husaini Give overview of the plastic pollution however,In his welcoming remarks, the Special Guest of Honor, Dr. Yakubu Muhammad Baba, Registrar, Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, emphasized the importance of protecting the environment for future generations.
A panel discussion was held on strategies for reducing plastic pollution, policy measures, and advocacy.
The panelists, including Dr. Bala Garba Nagaji, Dr. Umar Sale Anka, Prof. Aliyu Baba Nabegu, and Rahma Rahood Muhammad Farah from UNICEF, shared their expertise and experiences on effective waste management practices and the impact of climate change on children.
A debate was also held among students from GSS Gama Tudu, GSS Kundila, and GSS Dakatar on policy regulations and the role of government and businesses in reducing plastic waste pollution. The students presented their arguments and suggestions on how to mitigate the effects of plastic pollution.
The celebration of World Environment Day in Kano highlights the need for collective action to address plastic pollution and promote sustainable environmental practices. By working together, we can create a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
Pulse Time Nigeria reports,the event concluded with the awarding of honorary individuals who have contributed to making the environment safe. The ceremony was supported by UNICEF in collaboration with SFC and PECE, among others