– Kano State Boosts Erosion Control Efforts
– ACReSAL Tackles Environmental Degradation in Kano
– ₦8.5bn Project to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Nigeria
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has awarded a ₦8.5 billion contract for an erosion control initiative in Kano State. This project is part of a broader strategy to combat land degradation and climate change impacts across Northern Nigeria.The contract, awarded to Messrs H&M Nigeria Ltd., will address severe erosion threats affecting farmlands, infrastructure, and communities in Kano. During the contract signing in Abuja, ACReSAL National Project Coordinator, Abdulhamid Umar, stressed the project’s significance in restoring degraded lands and supporting climate resilience.
The ACReSAL project, funded by the World Bank, focuses on environmental restoration in Nigeria’s semi-arid regions. The Kano erosion control initiative is expected to improve agricultural productivity, protect livelihoods, and mitigate the risks of flooding and land loss.
Officials reiterated the need for collaboration between federal, state, and local stakeholders to ensure the project’s success. The initiative is one of many under ACReSAL’s mission to restore degraded ecosystems and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to address environmental challenges.
