The Kano State Government, in synergy with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (PACE), has officially initiated a new Climate Change Policy targeted at environmental sustainability and resilient development.
A total of 5.5 million trees are to be cultivated across the 44 Local Government Areas of the State during the implementation of the new policy
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who made this statement at the weekend while unveiling the new policy described the policy as a “major milestone” in repositioning Kano State as a progressive sub-national actor in climate governance.
Represented by Ibrahim Farouk, the Secretary to the State Government, the governor said that the new policy was designed as a strategic roadmap, noting that the policy outlined key priorities, including clean energy transition, sustainable land use, green land spots and community resilience.
“It is accompanied by a Climate Change Action Plan that translates the government’s political will into a concrete framework for implementation across all sectors.
“The afforestation campaign aims to curb land degradation, improve air quality, beautify urban spaces, and conserve biodiversity.
“As part of the rollout, the government inaugurated the Kano State Climate Change Steering Committee, Secretariat, and Technical Working Groups tasked with implementing and monitoring climate actions across the state”, he stated.
The governor emphasised that the ongoing green energy initiatives such as the solarisation of public facilities to lower energy costs, improve safety, and boost efficiency in public service delivery.
He also reiterated the administration’s commitment to planting five million trees in 2025, adding that an afforestation campaign was also being mounted to curb land degradation, improve air quality, beautify urban spaces, and conserve biodiversity”
As part of the rollout, he noted that the government inaugurated the Kano State Climate Change Steering Committee, Secretariat, and Technical Working Groups tasked with implementing and monitoring climate actions across the State.
Dahiru Hashim, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, described the moment as both “symbolic and historic,” emphasising the administration’s sense of urgency.
“This launch represents a bold and clear declaration of our collective resolve to confront the climate crisis head-on,” he said.
Hashim noted that the policy would provide a strategic framework for climate mitigation and adaptation across key sectors such as agriculture, health, transport and energy.
He added that the policy reflects inclusive design, incorporating expert input, youth perspectives, community voices,
Also speaking at the event, William Robinson, Head of Governance and Stability at the British High Commission, commended Kano’s leadership on climate issues, and noted that the new policy demonstrates a “deep understanding of the urgent challenges posed by climate change.”
Robinson affirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Kano in strengthening climate governance, unlocking access to climate finance, and promoting innovative projects such as the Waste to Wealth Programme.
The launch, which attracted key stakeholders, including senior government officials, development partners, and environmental advocates.
