Kaduna ACReSAL Hosts First Technical Meeting to Develop Sustainable Landscape Management Policy
The Kaduna State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape Project (ACReSAL), in partnership with the Kaduna State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has held its first technical meeting aimed at developing a Sustainable Landscape Management Policy and Action Plan. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from various sectors, including NESREA, NOSDRA, Kaduna Environmental Protection Authority […]
World Bank Launches Critical High-Level Pre-Mid Term Review Mission for Nigeria’s ACReSAL Project
Mission Kicks Off Dec 1 to Assess Progress in Building Agro‑Climatic Resilience Across Northern Nigeria ABUJA, NIGERIA – December 1, 2025 – The World Bank has officially commenced a critical hybrid Pre‑Mid Term Review (MTR) Mission for the Nigeria: Agro‑Climatic Resilience in Semi‑Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project. The high‑level mission, running from December 1 to December […]
World Bank and Federal Government Team Begin 5-Day Technical Support Mission to ACReSAL
The Acting Project Coordinator Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscape Hadiza I Halid Esq has warmly received the joint World Bank and Federal Government of Nigeria team on a five day Technical Support Mission on ACReSAL Project in Nigeria. The mission’s objectives include engaging with critical stakeholders and institutions on green projects and climate-smart […]
World Bank’s ACReSAL Project: 19 Northern States, FCT review performance.
World Bank’s ACReSAL Project: 19 Northern States, FCT review performance. Participants from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT on Thursday convened to review the progress of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, ACReSAL, project in Kaduna. The World Bank-financed initiative is designed to combat land degradation and climate change in Northern […]
World Bank ACReSAL: A Winning Partnership for Kaduna State’s Sustainable Development
World Bank ACReSAL: A Winning Partnership for Kaduna State’s Sustainable Development Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Dr. Uba Sani, has applauded the World Bank for its interest in Kaduna State, affirming that the ACReSAL project is a vital partnership with the state government. The governor’s commendation came during a courtesy visit by the World Bank and […]
Flooding: Kaduna Govt, ACReSAL Desilt 160km Drainages In Kaduna
The World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), on Monday, began a 160-kilometers drainage desilting project across the state to mitigate flooding. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, who inaugurated the exercise in Kaduna, said it would be conducted across the three Senatorial Districts of the state. Buba pointed out that ahead of […]
Climate change: Kaduna govt. trains 500 women on briquettes production
The Kaduna State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has trained no fewer than 500 women, youths and school feeding vendors on briquettes making to promote climate change adaptation in the state. Abubakar Buba, Commissioner of Environment, disclosed this at the opening of a one day training for women from the 23 local government areas […]
Kaduna Govt. earmarks 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration
Kaduna, April, 23 2024 (NAN) The Kaduna State Government says efforts are being made to restore a total of 22,435 hectares of degraded land in order to enhance food security in the state. Murtala Dabo, Commissioner for Agriculture, disclosed this on Tuesday in Kaduna at a one day stakeholders meeting with chairmen of the 23 […]
Kaduna Govt Allocates N1.4bn for erosion control, Compensation of 891 Households
Kaduna State has earmarked N1.4 billion to compensate 891 households whose homes and farmlands will be affected by upcoming civil works to remediate degraded lands across the state. The intervention, part of the World Bank-supported ACReSAL programme, targets erosion-prone areas in Zaria, Rigasa, and St Peters in Kawo Kawo, with work set to commence immediately. […]
KDSG unveils 10-year climate change policy
The Kaduna State Government has unveiled its 10- year climate change policy to tackle the impact of climate change, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Gov. Uba Sani unveiled the policy at the inauguration of the state’s Climate Change Policy and Position Statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. According to him, the policy goal is […]