Kano: RUWASA Gets Commendation For Combating Open Defecation
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
Kano State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) has been commended for their efforts in combating open defecation.
The State Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Abbas Sani Abbas gave this commendation
during the closing ceremony of a facility management training session attended by 13 heads of department for water, environment, sanitation, and hygiene, held at the Ministry’s premises.
The commissioner had in a statement dated July 13, 2024, which was signed and issued by the RUWASA information officer, Hassan Isah Usman applauded the efforts of RUWASA for providing laptops and smartphones to thirteen selected local government areas in the state.
The initiative according to the commissioner, is part of their ongoing commitment to ending open defecation across the state.
In his address, the Managing Director of RUWASA, Alhaji Shamwilu Abdulkadir Isah noted that the distribution of laptops and smartphones is in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of integrating modern technology into public services in Kano State.
He encouraged the participants to utilize these tools for data management and effective communication with RUWASA, ensuring continues support for their efforts to end open defecation in the state.
On behalf of the participants, the Head of the Department of Water, Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene of Gaya local government area expressed gratitude to the Managing Director for this significant gesture and pledged their continued support in achieving the desired goals.
