Kano Govt seals Film House over planning violations

Kano State authorities have sealed a film house in the Dorayi area of Unguwa Bello, Gwale Local Government Area, citing violations of planning regulations. The Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) carried out the action following complaints from residents and community leaders.

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We cannot see whether they even have the required documents. They don’t have the title, they don’t have building approval, they don’t have anything to show.

Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, Director-General of KANGIS, stated that the facility failed to produce necessary legal documents for its operation. "We cannot see whether they even have the required documents. They don’t have the title, they don’t have building approval, they don’t have anything to show," he said during the agency's "Operation Show Your Document" exercise.

Sani further explained that the film house's location within a residential area constitutes a violation of planning and zoning regulations, regardless of any documents presented later. "Here is a residential site, and putting a film house in such a place violates planning and zoning regulations. Therefore, we have sealed the place until further notice," he added.

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Here is a residential site, and putting a film house in such a place violates planning and zoning regulations. Therefore, we have sealed the place until further notice.

The government also expressed concern over the facility's impact on the community's youth. "When we came here this morning, we found males and females in the same room and that’s where they sleep," Sani noted. He assured residents that the government is committed to addressing their complaints and protecting community interests, urging them to report any concerns.

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When we came here this morning, we found males and females in the same room and that’s where they sleep.

During the enforcement exercise, other properties, including plazas along the Kofar Famfo area, were also sealed. The KANGIS boss reiterated the state government's dedication to upholding urban planning regulations and safeguarding residents' welfare across Kano State.

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I’m calling on the community to know that the government is with them, and our doors are open for complaints.