1 Conference proceedings Theme: Climate change and The Nigerian Environment, Department of Geography university of Nigeria Nsukka 29 th June-2 nd July,2009 Local knowledge in climate change assessment in Kano region BY ALIYU BABA NABEGU DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL P.M.B.3224, KANO, KANO STATE Local knowledge in climate change assessment in Kano region