The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) has engaged students of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) on waste-to-wealth initiatives, recycling and sustainable environmental management.
The Managing Director of REMASAB, Dr. Muhammad S. Khalil, made this known during an interactive session with students of International Relations at the university.
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Dr. Khalil explained that waste, when properly managed and recycled, could become a valuable resource for wealth creation, employment generation and economic growth.
He warned that indiscriminate waste disposal could lead to environmental degradation, blocked drainage systems and public health challenges.
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The REMASAB Managing Director highlighted the efforts of the Kano State Government, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to improve environmental sanitation, strengthen waste management and promote sustainable practices.
He emphasised the need for public awareness, institutional collaboration and private-sector participation to develop an effective waste management system.
Dr. Khalil also identified opportunities for women’s economic empowerment through financial support and participation in recycling and other waste-to-wealth ventures.
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The students commended the government’s environmental sanitation initiatives and expressed interest in the circular economy approach, noting its potential to create jobs, generate income and reduce the financial burden of waste management on government.
The engagement highlighted the importance of collaboration between government institutions and academic communities in promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging young people to contribute to solving environmental challenges.