Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared his commitment to proactive environmental management and climate resilience.
Speaking at a Stakeholder Meeting on Flood Predictions and the Downscaling of Early Warning Messages at the Government House in Kano, the governor said that his government is ever ready for timely interventions in emergencies, especially in flooding.
The government, who was represented at the event by the state Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, stressed the determination of his government to design flood prevention strategy aimed at ensuring a flood-free rainy season in 2026,.
According to him, this is part of the efforts to safeguard lives, property and critical infrastructure across the state.
He said that stakeholders’ engagement has been convened to translate national climate forecasts into practical and community-based early warning systems capable of protecting residents from the devastating effects of floods.
He recalled that his government’s proactive measures in 2025 successfully prevented major urban flooding despite predictions of heavy rainfall, adding that the administration is determined to build on that achievement with more aggressive interventions in 2026.
“The government is scaling up its preparedness efforts to ensure a flood-free rainy season across Kano State. We are implementing a comprehensive strategy that combines infrastructure maintenance, environmental restoration, and community participation.”
The major initiatives by the government include the commencement of a statewide drainage clearance exercise, distribution of desilting equipment to community self-help groups, removal of illegal structures obstructing waterways and the planting of 10 million tree seedlings to serve as natural barriers against erosion and flooding.
The governor said that environmental sustainability and climate adaptation remain key pillars of his development agenda, and that government alone cannot win the fight against flooding without the support of residents and stakeholders.
He therefore called on traditional institutions, community leaders, environmental groups, and the general public to support the government’s efforts by maintaining clean drainage channels and adhering to environmental regulations.
