{"id":167479,"date":"2025-06-27T08:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/26-lgas-certified-open-defecation-free-in-kano"},"modified":"2025-06-27T08:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:24:00","slug":"26-lgas-certified-open-defecation-free-in-kano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/26-lgas-certified-open-defecation-free-in-kano","title":{"rendered":"26 LGAs certified open defecation free in Kano"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kano State has made progress in its fight against open defecation, with 26 out of its 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) now officially certified Open Defecation Free (ODF).<\/p>\n

This was announced on Wednesday by Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who spoke on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made during the North West Zonal Meeting and Award Ceremony for achieving ODF status by Kano State\u2019s 20 LGAs.<\/p>\n

Deputy Governor Gwarzo said, \u201cThe progress we have achieved is no accident. It is the result of strong leadership, a clear vision, and bold action, following the directive of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, to launch a massive sanitation intervention across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explained that the state is working hard to make all 44 LGAs ODF by 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are collaborating with UNICEF, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, and other partners to use the Community-Led Total Sanitation model. This has helped people build toilets and change their habits for better hygiene,\u201d Gwarzo added.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Governor also highlighted four important parts of the program which include building toilets in public places and homes, supporting self-help groups with funds, strengthening local rules to enforce good sanitation, and involving traditional rulers, religious leaders, and women\u2019s groups as champions of the cause.<\/p>\n

In some areas like Dawakin Tofa, Ungogo, and Rano, better sanitation has helped reduce diseases, increased school attendance, and brought pride back to communities.<\/p>\n

However, Gwarzo said the work is not finished yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to work hard, especially in the remaining 18 LGAs and urban areas where sanitation is more challenging. We call on all stakeholders, including government, NGOs, private sector, and partners, to keep supporting us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph T. Utsev, praised Kano\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

Represented by the Ministry\u2019s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Phaleengwah, he said Kano is one of Nigeria\u2019s top-performing states in sanitation. \u201cWe encourage Kano to keep up the effort and work towards making the entire state Open Defecation Free,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr. Phaleengwah also thanked the Kano State Government for its commitment and recognized the role of development partners in improving water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The Managing Director of the Kano State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Shamwilu Abdulkadir Issa, said the event was also a chance for sanitation leaders from other Northwest states to learn and work together.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Kano State has made progress in its fight against open defecation, with 26 out of its 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) now officially certified Open Defecation Free (ODF). This was announced on Wednesday by Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who spoke on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. 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