KASUPDA Receives NESREA For A courtesy Call

By; Imrana Abdullahi

Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority(KASUPDA) has received the new Kaduna State Coordinator of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency(NESREA), Mr. Hena Emmanuel Dangari for a courtesy visit.

 In a news release issued to the press by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Auhority, Nuhu Garba Dan’ayamaka stated that KASUPDA has acknowledged receipt of their letter of request for the courtesy visit  which despite the scheduled engagements the audience was granted to them because of the importance attached to the visit.

The Director General of the Authority, Bldr. Abdurrahman Yahya, Ph.D explained that having synergy and collaboration among the various Government Agencies that inter-relates were way forward in achieving the government set-goals.

He up-held that no government agency can work alone without collaborating with other sister Agencies that share a common objective.

The DG pledged commitment and continued support on any work, ideas and initiatives of the  relevant  Agencies of Government in moving Kaduna state forward and assured that his door remains open for making progress.

The State coordinator,  Mr. Hena Emmanuel Dangari and leader of the team on behalf of the DG/CEO of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor congratulated Bldr. Abdurrahman Yahya,  Ph.D for his well-deserved appointment as the Director General of KASUPDA.

Similarly, he commended the Authority for the great work and dedication to  the urban planning and development in the State.

The State Coordinator further explained that the primary mandate of NESREA is to ensure the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.

He therefore emphasised that environmental protection is a collective responsibility, stressing that by working together will assist in promoting sustainable development and protect the environment in Kaduna State.

Mr. Emmanuel Dangari identified issues of flood control, afforestation, re-afforestation and evacuation of drainages as the majors concern in Urban development of our towns and cities which by working together

can be adequately addressed.