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Katsina govt wants green components incorporated into infrastructure projects

by admineconai March 10, 2025
written by admineconai March 10, 2025
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Latest reports suggest that the Katsina State Government has given a directive for mandatory green procurement obligation in respect of contracts for physical infrastructure projects across the state.

The decision emerged from the inaugural meeting of the Katsina State Council on Climate Change (KSCCC), chaired by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, with participation by eleven commissioners and other top government officials.

According to the governor, the new policy, among other things, requires contractors handling infrastructure projects to adhere to green building codes and integrate indigenous and exotic tree species into their projects.

“These trees will help sequester carbon dioxide, reduce urban heat island effects, and provide ecological services that mitigate climate change impacts across communities in the state,” Mr Radda said.

In the same vein, the Council deliberated on six memoranda covering climate change mainstreaming, pilot projects on coping strategies, and initiatives to build resilience among Katsina residents against climate change effects. The Council also reviewed projects aimed at positioning Katsina among the first Nigerian states to achieve a zero-carbon economy.

Governor Radda declared that financial provisions would be approved for various climate response projects, which will incorporate green job opportunities in line with the administration’s Building Your Future Strategic Policy (BYFSP).

“These opportunities will prioritise economic empowerment for youths, women, and marginalized groups,” he stated.

The Council also mapped out strategies to achieve the new directive, including town hall meetings, advocacy visits to community and religious leaders, and engagement with civil society organisations.

Story was adapted from Premium Times.

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