SEO Riders:
- – Community involvement in Nigeria’s Great Green Wall
- – NAGGW’s efforts in combating desertification
- – Sustainable land management in Northern Nigeria
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has called on communities in Nigeria’s 11 frontline states to take ownership of its projects and assets. During a high-level advocacy visit to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on May 22, 2025, NAGGW Director-General Mr. Saleh Abubakar emphasized the importance of community involvement in safeguarding projects and reducing vandalism incidents that have been affecting the agency’s investments across Northern Nigeria. He highlighted that human misuse drives land degradation, but through behavior change and action, communities can reverse the damage.
Governor Namadi, represented by Commissioner for Environment Dr. Nura Ibrahim, appreciated the advocacy visit and assured that the state would sensitize residents on project protection. He emphasized that local participation would enhance a sense of responsibility and encourage communities to protect projects in their areas. The governor also warned that vandalism of NAGGW facilities causes economic loss and hampers the sustainability of development efforts.
The NAGGW operates in 11 northern states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. The agency’s services include degraded land restoration, afforestation, alternative livelihoods to reduce pressure on natural resources, promotion of alternative energy, water resource management, support for irrigation, and awareness campaigns across these states.
