Kano Forms Taskforce to Address Illegal Structures and

Kano State’s government has set up a dedicated taskforce to identify, demolish, and prevent illegal structures—such as unauthorized buildings, encroachments on public land, and illegal extensions—in the state’s urban areas. The team, comprising officials from the Ministry of Urban Development, the State Building Control Agency, and law‑enforcement units, is tasked with enforcing zoning laws, issuing demolition notices, and coordinating with local authorities to ensure compliance and improve city planning. Views Nigeria