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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State has been selected among the 19 Northern states that will benefit from the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) which is a World Bank project in the country.
The disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Environment and Housing, Hamisu Mu’azu Shira while Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Bauchi on Wednesday saying that the state government will work with relevant stakeholders in order to benefit from the project.
The Commissioner however tasked participating ministries to work assiduously so as to enable the state to meet the requirements of accessing the intervention.
He said that, “I welcome all of you to this important meeting, I must appreciate your efforts and commitment towards ensuring the success of this project in our state.”
He explained that one of the objectives of the project is to increase the adoption of climate resilient landscape management practices and enhance livelihoods in targeted arid/semi-arid watersheds in Northern Nigeria.
Hamisu Shira said that, “The ACRESAL project is aimed at focusing on improving agricultural activities in the semi-arid landscapes while ensuring safeguard of lives and the environment involved as well as improving the livelihood of people in the project areas.”
Hamisu Shira therefore expressed confidence that the implementation of the project in the state will contribute positively towards addressing challenges in the sectors of environment, agriculture and water resources in the state.
