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Kano State Environmental Planning and Protection Agency

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The Kano State Environmental Planning and Protection Agency (KASEPPA) government agency in Kano State, Nigeria that is responsible for issues concerning the environment in the state. It is the first state level promulgation of environmental law in Nigeria, which was established by the state Edict No.15 of 1990 before it metamorphosed into the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) in 1990 (KANUPDA, 2022).[1][2][3]

Functions include planning urban centers, control of development in urban centers, provision of amenities, conveniences and infrastructures, pollution control and abatement, and other functions necessary for healthy and orderly urban growth.[4][5] KASEPPA is responsible for ensuring that public land is not illegally allocated to individuals, and destroys illegally constructed buildings. The agency has called on traditional rulers in the state for assistance in achieving this goal.[6] The agency has required GSM mobile phone operators to relocate Base transceiver stations that were commissioned without permission.[7] KASSEPA is also responsible for supervising road and drainage rehabilitation and construction.[8]

In a controversial decision, in July 2001 KASEPPA demolished twenty church buildings in Kano city on the basis that they failed to comply with environmental laws.[9]

The agency supports entrepreneurs who wish to construct and operate public toilets. KASEPPA allocates the site on which the toilets are to be built, provides building plans and supervises construction. The agency also provides and reinforces hygiene guidelines.[10] The agency has fixed standards for building designs and site selection.[11] The objective is to safeguard ground water from pollution and ensure a healthy environment.[12] The agency assists in ensuring that urban waste from these toilets and other sources is put to good use by farmers, particularly in the vicinity of Kano city.[13]

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  1. ^ Ezeabasili, N. (January 18, 2019). "Legal Mechanism for Achieving Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria" (PDF). African Research Review. 3 (2). Indexed African Journals Online: www.ajol.info: 369–380. doi:10.4314/AFRREV.V3I2.43637. S2CID 73559227. Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  2. ^ "Urbanism And the Conservation of The Natural Environment for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Kano State, Nigeria, 1989-2020". IFRA-Nigeria Working Papers Series 87, IFRA-Nigeria. 2022. pp. 1–20. Archived from the original on 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. ^ "Federal Republic of Nigeria: Growth Enterprises and Markets in States (GEMS) Project - Environmental and Social Management Framework Final Report" (PDF). Federal Republic of Nigeria and EARTHGUARDS. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. ^ "MINISTRY OF LAND AND PHYSICAL PLANNING". Kano State Government. Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  5. ^ "Federal Republic of Nigeria: Growth Enterprises and Markets in States (GEMS) Project - Environmental and Social Management Framework Final Report" (PDF). Federal Republic of Nigeria and EARTHGUARDS. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  6. ^ "Traditional rulers urged to assist KASEPPA on land allocation". Daily Trust. December 18, 2003. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  7. ^ Yusha’u Adamu Ibrahim (December 18, 2003). "Assembly urges GSM coys to insure operational areas". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  8. ^ "INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION". Kano State Government. Archived from the original on 2009-10-04. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  9. ^ "NIGERIA: CHURCHES DEMOLISHED FOR 'ENVIRONMENTAL' CONCERNS". Compass Direct News. August 24, 2001. Retrieved 2009-12-18. [dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Private Public Conveniences; Kano, Nigeria". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  11. ^ "INCREASE ACCESS TO IMPROVED SANITATION" (PDF). Water Utility Partnership (WUP) for Capacity Building in Africa. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  12. ^ S.Debomy. "COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION By NIGHT-SOIL ATTENDANTS IN KANO, NIGERIA" (PDF). Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  13. ^ Chris Lewcock (1995). "Farmer Use of Urban Water in Kano" (PDF). Pergamon. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
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