By Hassana Sake Usman
The State Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Abbas Sani Abbas, has commended the State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) for their efforts in providing laptops and smartphones to thirteen selected local government areas in the state.
The commissioner made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a facility management training session attended by thirteen heads of department for water, environment, sanitation, and hygiene, and held at the Ministry’s premises.
He explained that this initiative is part of their ongoing commitment to ending open defecation across the state
Alhaji Abbas Sani Abbas highlighted the dedication of the Managing Director of RUWASA, Alhaji Shamwilu Abdulkadir Isah, in facilitating this initiative.
The commissioner further emphasized that the provision of these tools is meant to encourage hard work and dedication among the facilitators, urging them to use these resources sustainably and continue mobilizing their communities to eliminate open defecation.
In his address, the Managing Director of RUWASA, Alhaji Shamwilu Abdulkadir Isah noted that the distribution of laptops and smartphones is in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of integrating modern technology into public services in Kano State.
He encouraged the participants to utilize these tools for data management and effective communication with RUWASA, ensuring continues support for their efforts to end open defecation in the state.
On behalf of the participants, the Head of the Department of Water, Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene of Gaya of local government area expressed gratitude to the Managing Director for this significant gesture and pledged their continued support in achieving the desired goals.
