Kano State Government has earmarked N89 million for dredging of drains and rivers in Kano in 2018 to prevent flooding. He said that the dredging was an annual event since the inception of the Governor Ganduje administration in 2015. He explained that the state spent about N48 million for the exercise in 2017 but had expanded the scope of the exercise in 2018 due to the anticipation of heavy rain. The commissioner further appealed to self help groups and individuals to assist the government, especially at places where “its hands could not reach”. He also warned residents to desist of indiscriminate disposal of waste, especially in drains and water ways, saying the act poses serious hazard to the environment.

Source: Punch May 26, 2018 10:41 UTC