Kaduna: Gov Sani approves climate change policy, others

The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved the Kaduna State Climate Change Policy. The approval provides a comprehensive framework to tackle the impact of climate change, promote sustainability and align with national and international climate goals. The approval was made known in a statement from the Kashim Ibrahim House after the State Executive Council Meeting that held on Thursday. The 2024 Climate Change Policy addresses the increased extreme weather events and aligns with the National Climate Change Policy (2021-2030). "Developed with input from various stakeholders and supported by organizations like ACReSAL and Lafiya Projects, this policy aims to reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience, and integrate climate considerations into state planning, the statement said. The policy will focus on public education, monitoring systems and sustainable development initiatives to prepare Kaduna State for future climate challenges. According to the statement, Governor Sanis administration remains committed to investing in human capital, environmental sustainability and efficient state operations through these new policies. Similarly, the governor approved new policies to optimize and prioritize the state-owned Government Printing Department. "This initiative will require all State Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) to use the Printing Departments services for essential printing needs," the statement said.