Stakeholders Champion Cleaner Manufacturing Practices to Curb Emissions In Kano
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO – Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector, have called on industries in Kano State to adopt cleaner and energy-efficient production methods to reduce carbon emissions.
The call was made during a public-private sector policy dialogue organised under the Global Environment Facility and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (GEF-UNIDO) programme, which brought together industrialists, government officials, financial institutions and development partners.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ali Madugu, said the adoption of Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) and Resource Efficient Cleaner Production (RECP) would significantly reduce environmental pollution while strengthening industrial growth.
Ali Madugu said, “the implementation of energy-efficient systems helps industries reduce carbon emissions and conserve resources, while ensuring sustainable growth for present and future generations.”
Madugu explained that embracing cleaner production methods would position industries to operate responsibly and contribute to the creation of a healthier environment, urging manufacturers to take advantage of the platform to transform their operations.
In his contributions, the Director of Industries at the Kano State Ministry of Investments, Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives, Mahmud Bala, described the initiative as a step toward improving energy management and minimizing environmental impact.
“It is worth appreciating the sustainability techniques being introduced, as they will help reduce energy consumption while improving output and reducing waste,” Bala said.
On the environmental implications of the initiative, the National Technical Coordinator of the GEF-UNIDO IEE and RECP programme, Oluwasegun Osidipe, noted that cleaner production practices are increasingly important in global markets.
He stressed that products manufactured without energy-efficient processes risk rejection in countries with strict environmental standards.