UN-Habitat
By Aminu Garko
Kano, The Kano State Government has lauded the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) for its role in advancing humanitarian affairs in the state.
This is contained in a statement by Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Balarabe kiru in Kano on Tuesday.
He said the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, made the commendation on Tuesday in Kano at the opening of a three‑day Participatory Planning Workshop on Durable Solutions for Displaced Populations.
The workshop was organised under the European Union‑funded SIDPIN Project.
Kibiya said the state government has been collaborating with UN‑Habitat to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.
He said that UN‑Habitat has provided strong technical support in the planning and management of shelters and settlements, thereby ensuring a safe, organised and resilient environment.
“UN‑Habitat assists governments and partners in delivering sustainable empowerment through life‑skill acquisition, housing solutions, restoration of essential urban infrastructure and improved access to basic services for affected populations,” Kibiya said.
“Their role remains central in advancing durable solutions and improving the living conditions of displaced and vulnerable communities.”
The workshop, he added, offers a unique platform for stakeholders to examine the realities faced by displaced persons, identify gaps and develop responsive solutions.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with all relevant actors to promote the social and economic well‑being of Kano’s residents.
Hajiya Amina Yusuf , the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, said Kano is experiencing rapid population growth, internal migration and climatic impacts linked to its status as an economic hub and a host community for displaced persons.
She explained that humanitarian needs are shaped by these factors as well as poverty, climate change and spill‑over insecurity from the North‑West and North East regions.
“Kano State hosts a significant number of internally displaced persons arriving from states affected by banditry, communal clashes and environmental shocks such as Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Yobe and Borno,” Yusuf said.
The representative of the Kano Emirate Council, District Head of Rimin Gado, Dan Malikin Kano Alhaji Auwalu Mudi Yakasai, called for stronger collaboration between political leaders and traditional institutions to achieve transformative progress in the communities.
The three‑day workshop aims to ensure that planning processes reflect the interests and priorities of all major groups.
It is also aimed at promoting transformative change through knowledge sharing, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action.
