KADUNA ACReSAL
An impactful initiative forged in collaboration between the World Bank and the Kaduna State Government. Our mission is clear: to address pressing environmental challenges stemming from climate change and unsustainable land -use practices in Northern Nigeria.
- Delivery Food Safety
- Security Environmental Sustainability
- Driving Clean Energy
- Building Resilient Green Cities
- Protecting Against Climate
The expected result of ACReSAL are consistent with five strategic directions of the World Bank Next Generation Africa Climate Business Plan (NGACBP)
- Project Development Objective (PDO):
The project is being implanted across the Nineteen (19) Northern Participating States including Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The ACReSAL Project Development Objective (PDO) is aimed to increase the adoption of sustainable landscapes management practices in targeted watersheds in Northern Nigeria and strengthen Nigeria long term framework for integrated climate resilient landscape management.
Our Mission
To address environmental challenges arising from climate change and poor land-use practices in Northern Nigeria
Our Vision
To have strong practices and policies on ecological restoration and climate change resilience community.
Kaduna ACReSAL project is an off short of the Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) . The NEWMAP project is transited to Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project following its completion on th 30th June , 2022. KAduna ACReSAL project commenced implementation in July , 2022 to date.
The ACReSAL project is a multi-sectoral and multi-institutional scheme, covering Environment, Agriculture and Water. It was designed by the Federal Government to combat desertification, restore degraded lands, and special ecosystems for agriculture and biodiversity conservation.
ACReSAL 4 Key Components:
Dryland Management (Environment Component)
Community Climate Resilience
Institutional Integration and Watershed Management
Contingent Emergency Response Component
Micro-Watershed Identification for Kaduna ACReSAL
Kaduna ACReSAL utilizes micro-watershed identification to pinpoint critical land management areas. This approach enables us to target interventions for improved water security, reduced erosion, and enhanced agricultural productivity in response to climate challenges.
Catchment Watershed Management in Kaduna
Kaduna ACReSAL tackles environmental challenges through a catchment-based approach to watershed management. This means we focus on managing water resources, ensuring sustainable land use practices and improved climate resilience for Kaduna's communities.
Local Project Management Committees
The Kaduna ACReSAL project empowers you, the Local Project Management Committees, to be active participants in delivering food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience in your communities. Together, we can build a greener, more secure future for Kaduna.
Implementation Plan Preparation for Kaduna ACReSAL Projects
Kaduna ACReSAL is committed to supporting the successful execution of environmental projects. We offer guidance and resources to help develop clear and comprehensive implementation plans that ensure our initiatives achieve the desired results.
TORs Approval and Clearance In Kaduna ACReSAL
The Kaduna ACReSAL project adheres to a rigorous approval process for Terms of Reference (TORs) to ensure project activities align with our mission and the World Bank's NGACBP strategic directions. This ensures transparency, efficiency, and impactful project delivery.
Approved Procurement Plan
The project's Approved Procurement Plan, aligned with the World Bank's NGACBP, outlines transparent procedures for acquiring goods, works, and services required to achieve our climate and environmental goals. This ensures efficient use of project funds while delivering vital resources for Kaduna's sustainable development.
6+ Years Project Durations
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project is a six-year World Bank–assisted initiative designed to restore degraded lands, enhance agricultural productivity, and strengthen climate resilience across Northern Nigeria.
In Kaduna State, the project’s long-term approach ensures that interventions are sustainable and impactful, addressing both immediate environmental challenges and future climate risks. Over the six-year duration, ACReSAL focuses on:
🌱 Restoring Landscapes: Combating desertification and rehabilitating degraded ecosystems for improved soil and water health.
🚜 Empowering Communities: Providing continuous training and capacity-building programs that promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable livelihoods.
💧 Sustainable Water Management: Supporting watershed and micro-watershed management to enhance water security and reduce erosion.
🏛️ Institutional Strengthening: Building strong governance frameworks and technical capacity within state and local institutions for long-term environmental management.
Achievements Highlights
Rice Milling Machine Distributed
Flood Early Warning Systems Installed
Best Performance Award (World Bank)
Afforestation Activities
Kaduna ACReSAL addresses environmental challenges caused by climate change and poor land-use practices in Northern Nigeria
Agro-Climatic Resilience and Environmental Restoration
Kaduna ACReSAL addresses environmental challenges caused by climate change and poor land-use practices in Northern Nigeria. The project promotes sustainable landscape management, ecological restoration, and community resilience to ensure climate-adaptive development.
75% +
Communities reached through climate resilience and environmental restoration programs.
120+
Watersheds and degraded lands restored across Kaduna State under ACReSAL.
5000+
Farmers and households benefiting from sustainable land management initiatives.
12+
Local Government Areas actively participating in ACReSAL implementation and monitoring.
Leadership
Hon. Alhaji Abubakar Buba
Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources provides strategic oversight and policy direction for the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project in Kaduna State. In this capacity, the Commissioner ensures that the project aligns with the state’s environmental priorities, sustainable land management goals, and climate adaptation agenda. He works closely with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU), development partners, and relevant ministries to strengthen institutional frameworks, enhance environmental governance, and support large-scale restoration of degraded ecosystems. The Commissioner also plays a key role in mobilising state-level resources, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and engaging policymakers to promote climate-smart agriculture, watershed rehabilitation, and community-based resilience initiatives. Through his leadership, Kaduna State continues to advance the ACReSAL mission of combating land degradation, improving livelihoods, and building a more resilient, environmentally secure future for communities across all participating local government areas.
Mr. Abdulhamid Umar
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) of the ACReSAL project provides strategic leadership and coordination for project implementation nationwide, including Kaduna State. The Coordinator ensures that ACReSAL activities in Kaduna align with national priorities, World Bank standards, and Nigeria’s climate resilience and land restoration objectives. Working closely with the Kaduna State Project Management Unit and relevant stakeholders, the NPC supports institutional strengthening, policy alignment, and effective delivery of sustainable land management, watershed restoration, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives. Through oversight, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, the National Coordinator helps advance ACReSAL’s goal of combating land degradation, improving livelihoods, and building climate resilience in Kaduna State.
State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU Staff)
Hadiza I. Halid
The Kaduna State ACReSAL Project Coordinator
Engineer Ibrahim Balarabe
Project Engineer
Anto Bennedict Ogah
Procurement Officer
Abdulkareem Suleiman
Communication Officer
Nuhu Satuk
Human Resource Office
Kassim Idris Abdulra’uf
Project Agric Officer/ Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Tukur Ibrahim Umar
Project Accountant
Muhammad Kabir
Internal Auditor
Muhammad Bello Umaru
Legal Officer
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