The Kaduna State Project Management Unit (SPMU) of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has commenced compensation payments to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the 11.7-kilometre Zaria Gully Erosion and Flood Control Project.
The exercise covers affected communities, including Kofan Jatau, Kofan Kibo, Fanwanki, Anguwan Alkali, Alhuda-huda, Kofan Doka, Magume, Layin Bako Zuntu, Yan Kwanoni, Kamacha, Garejin Baba Kaduna, Kwarin Dan Goma and Gangaren Kwadi.
Speaking during the exercise, the State Project Coordinator of Kaduna ACReSAL, Hadiza Ibrahim Halid, Esq., commended His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON, for providing the funds required to facilitate the payments.
She described the intervention as one of the largest environmental restoration projects in Kaduna State, noting that it would address persistent gully erosion and flooding while improving the socio-economic well-being of residents in the affected communities.
The District Head of Zaria Da Kewaye, Alhaji Sambo Shehu Idris, expressed appreciation for the intervention and prayed for continued support and further development initiatives. He commended community leaders and residents for their cooperation throughout the RAP process, as well as the Compensation Committee for its diligence and effective collaboration.
Similarly, the Member representing Zaria City Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Mahmud Lawal Ismaila, Esq. (Bola Ige), reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to implementing meaningful development initiatives across the state.
He thanked community leaders, residents and other stakeholders for their support and urged beneficiaries to use the compensation funds judiciously for their personal advancement and the overall development of their communities.
Speaking on behalf of the Project Affected Persons, Abdulrashid Zakari Aliyu (Mai Unguwan Zaria) and Sirajo Yusuf (Kwarin Dangoma) expressed their appreciation for the exercise.
They described the process, from conception to implementation, as transparent and informative, commending the Kaduna State Government for its commitment to delivering the project. They also expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for the intervention, which they described as impactful and life-saving.
ACReSAL… Greening the Environment, Saving Lives.