Sokoto releases N1b counterparts funding for agro climatic resilience project

has released N1 billion counterpart funding towards the Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes

The Federal Government is coordinating the World Bank-assisted multi-institutional and multi-sectoral land reclamation and rejuvenation scheme covering the environment, agriculture, and water resources. Through the World Bank financed ACReSAL, the government intends to help restore one million hectares of degraded land in the northern part of the country.

The team, which came under the aegis of ACReSAL was led by the Practice Manager of the World Bank for Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy in West Africa, Ms Lia Sieghart. Among the World Bank team is the Task Team Leader ACReSAL Project / Senior Environmental Specialist, Word Bank, Dr Joy Iganya Agene, National Project Coordinator, ACReSAL, Mr. Abdulhamid Umar, Team Lead, ACReSAL, Sokoto, officials of the Federal Ministries of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources.

A group, the Nigeria Youth Organisation , has said that it will bring about reforms to make Nigerian youths contribute positively to the growth and development of the country. Katsina Youth Vanguard has condemned the failure of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and his Katsina counterpart, Dikko Raddah, asserting that they lack commitment to address the security challenges in their respective states and the entire North West region.Shockwaves following the gruesome killing of 16 soldiers continued yesterday, amid reports that the community where the incident happened was razed in a reprisal.

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Tsangaya students kidnapped in Sokoto StateAn unspecified number of Tsangaya students have been kidnapped in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. The attack was confirmed by Alhaji Kabiru Dauda, a member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, and the proprietor of the school, Liman Abubakar. The incident is believed to be a reprisal attack following recent security operations against bandits in the area.
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Terrorists Abduct 15 Pupils from School in Sokoto StateAt least 15 pupils have been abducted from a Tsangaya school by terrorists who raided Gidan Bakuso in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Saturday. The terrorists were said to have attacked a house and abducted a woman but made a stop-over at the Tsangaya school.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Former Kwara State Governor Granted Bail for Alleged Misappropriation of State FundsJustice Evelyn Anyadike grants bail to former Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, who was arraigned by the EFCC for alleged misappropriation of state funds. Ahmed pleads not guilty and is granted bail in the sum of N50 million with stringent conditions.
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Article of Faith: The God who kills before He makes alive, By Femi AribisalaPremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

CBN reiterates directive to banks on utilisation of forex gainsPremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

When the Chief Justice brings the judiciary to ridicule, By Chidi Anselm OdinkaluPremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »