David Umahi Commends Kano's Cleanliness Efforts

On October 23, 2026, David Umahi, the Minister of Works, commended Kano State's environmental sanitation initiatives during an All Progressives Congress caucus meeting at the Coronation Hall in Kano. He praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the state’s commitment to cleanliness, specifically mentioning the Operation Kano Tsaf-Tsaf program.

Umahi urged other state governments to emulate Kano's efforts, emphasizing that environmental cleanliness is vital for public health and the well-being of residents. A statement from Abubakar Ahmad, the Public Relations Officer of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board, noted that Umahi's visit was in anticipation of the official commissioning of the Kaduna-Kano Road.

The minister's remarks underscored the importance of public participation in maintaining a clean environment, and the board called for sustained cooperation among government agencies, sanitation workers, and residents to uphold these sanitation initiatives.