Heartwarming testimonies from the residents of Alfindiki in Kano Municipal LGA, who are finally enjoying clean running water after enduring over 12 years of severe scarcity. Seeing the relief and joy on the faces of our people makes all our efforts truly worthwhile. Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, we remain fully committed to sustaining this momentum. We will not rest until safe, reliable tap water reaches every single community across Kano State. Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Kano State. – at Makkah Al Mukarrama, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Highlights from our recent clean cookstoves distribution event, a grassroots intervention aimed at reducing deforestation, lowering carbon emissions, and protecting the health of our women and families. As we transition households to cleaner, energy-efficient cooking solutions, preparations are already underway for the next phase of this initiative to reach even more communities across Kano State. – at Dakata, Nigeria

A halin yanzu, tsaftataccen ruwan famfo yana kwarara zuwa gidaje da al'ummomi daban-daban a fadin Karamar Hukumar Fagge. Wannan wani babban mataki ne a kokarinmu na farfado da samar da ruwan sha, kuma ba za mu huta ba har sai kowane lungu da sako da ke kan layukanmu na rarraba ruwa sun samu wadataccen ruwa ba tare da yankewa ba. Cikin ikon Allah Madaukakin Sarki, abin alfahari ne da farin ciki ganin yadda tsare-tsare da kokarinmu suke haifar da da mai ido tare da kawo sauyi na hakika a rayuwar al'ummarmu. Wannan nasara sakamakon kyakkyawan hangen nesa ne da kuma jajircewar Mai Girma Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, na kawo karshen matsalar karancin ruwa a Jihar Kano gaba daya. Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim Kwamishinan Ma'aikatar Albarkatun Ruwa, Muhalli da Sauyin Yanayi, Jihar Kano.

A good public garden gives people room to pause, connect and enjoy the outdoors. It is somewhere to bring the children, meet a friend, take a break or simply spend time in a greener setting. Today’s handover signing marks a new chapter for the first four restored parks under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. His Excellency’s vision is to build a more sustainable Kano, with public spaces that serve residents and are cared for over the long term. With time, I believe people will see the importance of this bold decision. The parks and their new management arrangements are: - Audu Bako Park, now Kano First Food Court — managed by Kano Food Court Limited; ₦15 million annually. - Nassarawa Park, now Gida Gida Children’s Park — managed by Infranexus Ltd; ₦30 million annually. - Kakuri Park, now AKY Diplomatic Garden — managed by Prime Groove Construction Limited; ₦20 million annually. - Green Park, now AKY Elderly Garden — managed by Chikenza Park and Restaurant; ₦25 million annually. Before restoration, the four parks generated around ₦5 million a year combined. Under the new arrangements, they will generate ₦90 million annually—a roughly 1,700% increase. These payments have already been made to the State Government, with some operators paying two to three years in advance. The public-private partnership model gives each park a responsible manager and a clear duty to maintain the facilities. This will help ensure the parks do not return to their previous condition. More parks will be launched in due course as Kano continues its journey toward becoming a more sustainable city. Individuals and companies interested in business or other approved activities at these parks can contact the organisations managing them. We welcome partnerships that bring activity to the parks while respecting their public, recreational and environmental purpose. Dr Dahir M. Hashim Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change Kano State

A snippet from my remarks at the launch of the 2026 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking, where Kano State proudly advanced to 3rd position nationwide. This milestone is more than just a ranking; it is a clear demonstration of what purposeful leadership, effective governance, and sustained action can achieve under His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. We remain fully focused on consolidating these gains to build a cleaner, greener, water-secure, and more climate-resilient Kano State for all. – at Dakata, Nigeria

Yesterday, I led a delegation of the Ministry’s management on a familiarization visit to the Kano Independent Research Trust Center (KIRTC). We were highly impressed by the facility, which boasts state-of-the-art equipment to drive their critical initiatives in climate research, tree planting, waste management, and the circular economy. Our engagement focused on forging a strong partnership to advance evidence-based ecological restoration and public climate awareness. By aligning KIRTC’s innovative capabilities with the Ministry’s mandate, we are laying the groundwork for data-driven, highly effective responses to environmental degradation across the state. Research-backed innovation is essential to building a climate-resilient Kano State. We look forward to deepening this collaboration to ensure long-term environmental sustainability and a greener future for our people. Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Kano State.

Happy 66th Independence Anniversary to our great nation, Nigeria! 🇳🇬 Today, we celebrate our resilience, unity, and shared hope for a brighter future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving sustainable development, environmental resilience, and ensuring a prosperous Kano State that contributes to the greatness of our nation. Happy Independence Day! Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Kano State.

THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP We are deeply moved by the testimonies of households finally experiencing running water after over 10 years of severe scarcity. While these early results are very encouraging, we know this is just the beginning. We are taking this one step at a time and will not rest until water scarcity is permanently eradicated in Kano State. Understandably, because the distribution network was abandoned and left dry for so long, many pipes across the metropolis were already damaged or broken long before we commenced pumping. Our engineering teams have already begun actively identifying and fixing these leaks across the city. Pumping will continue concurrently alongside these ongoing repairs to stabilize the network and ensure a steady, uninterrupted water supply reaches every home. Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Kano State. #AKYGoAgain

For years, women operating small food businesses have endured the severe health hazards of inhaling toxic smoke from traditional firewood—an exposure medically equivalent to smoking multiple packs of cigarettes a day. These clean cookstoves will drastically reduce harmful emissions, protect our women from respiratory diseases, and create a much safer cooking environment. We deeply appreciate His Excellency for his visionary leadership and proactive stance on mitigating climate change. His unwavering dedication continues to ensure that our environmental policies not only protect our ecosystem but also translate into real, grassroots empowerment for the good people of Kano State. – at Dakata, Nigeria