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NADDC takes sensitization on vehicle waste regulation to Kano
NADDC takes sensitization on vehicle waste regulation to Kano
Kano-The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Thursday sensitised stakeholders in Kano on the implementation of the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitization workshop held at Hilton Palace Hotel, Kano, was aimed at deepening stakeholders’ understanding of the regulation and its benefits to the economy and environment.
Speaking at the event, Director-General of NADDC, Mr Oluwemimo Osanipin, said the regulation was launched by the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan Enoh, in March 2025.
According to him, the initiative marks a milestone towards sustainable automotive waste management in the country.
Represented by Director Policy and Planning, Malam Sani Musa explained that the Kano workshop followed an earlier sensitisation programme held in Abuja in July, which laid the foundation for stakeholder engagement on the regulation.
“This sensitisation is designed to enlighten key stakeholders in the North-West region on implementation strategies and the vast opportunities the ELV regulation offers.
“Beyond waste management, it is a strategic blueprint for economic diversification, environmental protection, job creation and resource conservation,” he said.
He disclosed that the regulation would create more than 40,000 direct and indirect jobs, while also boosting recycling, wealth creation and cleaner cities.
The NADDC boss further announced plans to set up a steering committee to ensure smooth implementation, with representatives from government, industry, environmental experts and local communities.
Osanipin urged stakeholders to use the workshop to share insights and collectively transform challenges associated with end-of-life vehicles into opportunities for growth and sustainability.
Earlier, the state commissioner for commerce, Alhaji Wada Sagagi,
described recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) as an urgent necessity in Nigeria to protect the environment and promote economic growth.
Sagagi commended NADDC for bringing the exercise to the state, saying it would enlighten stakeholders on the importance of vehicle recycling to safety and economic development.
He explained that countries across the world had developed structured processes for recycling ELVs, with Japan serving as a leading example, having enacted a recycling law more than two years ago.
NAN
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Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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