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<p>As the world marks this year’s World Environment Day under the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution,”Kano State has raised concern over its significant contribution to Nigeria’s plastic waste crisis, producing an estimated 30,000 metric tonnes annually.</p><div class="98liRbPU" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The disclosure was made during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement held at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, organized by the Kano State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the UK International Development’s SFC and PACE.</p>
<p>In his remarks, Dr. Bello Abba Yakasai, a waste management expert, revealed that plastic pollution has reached an alarming scale globally. “The world produces over 400 million tonnes of plastic annually, and Nigeria alone contributes about 4 million tonnes,” he said. “Kano State accounts for around 30,000 metric tonnes of that figure, which is extremely worrying.”</p>
<div id="attachment_24770" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://nigeriantracker.com/2025/06/05/world-environment-day-kano-produces-30000-metric-tonnes-of-plastic-waste-annually/img-20250605-wa0015/" rel="attachment wp-att-24770"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24770" class="size-medium wp-image-24770" src="https://nigeriantracker.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0015-300x225.jpg" alt="Cross section of participants " width="300" height="225" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-24770" class="wp-caption-text">Cross section of participants</p></div>
<p>Prof. Aliyu Baba Nabegu, Dr. Umar Saleh Anka, and Rahama Rihod Muhammad echoed the same concerns. According to them, microplastics are now found in water, food, and even human bloodstreams, posing serious health risks. “These tiny particles don’t just harm the environment—they also affect human health, especially among vulnerable populations,” said Dr. Anka.</p>
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<p>The experts urged governments at all levels to act decisively. “We need policies that ban single-use plastics, enforce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and encourage industries to adopt sustainable production practices,” said Prof. Nabegu.</p>
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<p>Amb. Dr. Sani Usaini, in his keynote address, emphasized the disproportionate impact of plastic and climate-related pollution on marginalized groups. “Children and women are the most affected,” he stated. “Climate change, intensified by plastic pollution, is deepening poverty and inequality, especially among vulnerable communities.”</p>
<p>Dr. Usaini also referenced a report by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, noting that rising temperatures and environmental degradation are directly linked to the spread of diseases and social vulnerability. “The rich are insulated, but the poor suffer the most due to weaker immune systems and limited support structures,” he said.</p>
<p>Participants at the forum, which included academics, government officials, private sector representatives, and civil society leaders, identified education, innovation, and collaboration as critical pillars in the fight against plastic pollution.</p>
<p>They called for mass awareness campaigns to shift public behavior toward reusable alternatives, as well as investment in biodegradable materials, advanced recycling technologies, and waste-to-energy solutions.</p>
<p>The event also featured panel discussions, lectures, student debates, and a community plastic tracking initiative, signaling Kano’s commitment to tackling its plastic problem.</p>
<p>World Environment Day, celebrated every June 5, serves as a global call to action to protect the planet. This year’s focus on plastic pollution is particularly timely for Kano State, as it grapples with the challenge of reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.</p>
<p>Environmental stakeholders concluded by urging citizens to adopt eco-friendly habits, support green policies, and hold corporations accountable. “The journey to a plastic-free Kano is possible,” said Dr. Yakasai. “But it begins with informed choices and collective action.”</p>
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