Kano govt partners private firm to modernise waste management system

The Kano State Government has signed a strategic working agreement with Certis Nigeria Limited to modernise its waste management system as part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation and develop sustainable waste management infrastructure across the state.

The agreement, facilitated through the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, is aimed at transforming waste management from a traditional public service into a commercially viable and sustainable growth model.

Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Hashim, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano on Tuesday.

He said the partnership would enable the state to leverage Certis Nigeria Limited’s technical expertise to modernise waste management operations, attract climate financing and improve environmental infrastructure.

According to him, the company will also enhance the operational management of the state’s effluent treatment plants and support the development of a comprehensive drainage master plan for Kano.

“Today, the Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change formalised a strategic working agreement with Certis Nigeria Limited.

“This framework aims to transition our waste management infrastructure from a traditional social service into a sustainable, commercially viable growth model.

“Through this collaboration, Certis will provide the technical expertise needed to modernise our waste systems, secure vital climate finance, improve the operational management of our effluent treatment plants, and help develop a comprehensive drainage master plan for Kano State,” the commissioner said.

Hashim said the partnership aligns with the commitment of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to adopt innovative approaches that will guarantee a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment for residents.

“Under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, we remain fully committed to exploring innovative partnerships that guarantee a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment for all our citizens,” he added.