MEET THE PROJECT COORDINATOR
ACReSAL MANDATE FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGHTENING
SSC/STC MEETINGS
As part of its Mandate, the State Steering and technical committee held its Quartely Technical Comiitee to fastrack the implementation activities of Yobe ACReSAL.
The aim of the training is to help disseminate the latest agricultural techniques, technologies, and best practices to farmers, ensuring that they have access to the most current and effective method like :Sustainable Practices, Problem Solving, Adaptation to Change: Agriculture is constantly evolving due to factors like climate change, market demands, and technological advancements. Extension workers need to be well-trained to help farmers adapt to these changes effectively1. Empowerment: By providing education and resources, extension workers empower farmers to make informed decisions, improve their productivity, and enhance their livelihoods5.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO PARTICIPANTS
OPENING CEREMONY WITH REPRESENTATIVE FROM STATE GOVERNMENT
SUPPORT FOR THE TRAINING OF 178 EXTENSION WORKERS.
GROUP PHOTO WITH TRAINEES
YOBE ACReSAL SUPPORTED LINE MDAs WITH OPERATIONA VEHICLES.
The State Steering Committee Chairman Alhaji Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa, who is also the Commissioner for Environment, and the State Project Coordinator provided their assistance for the distribution of three operational vehicles to the Ministries of Environment and Water Resources
These vehicles assist with technical activities. Therefore, this is necessary for the accomplishment of programs that are targeted at preventing desertification and deforestation. There is an improvement in coordination between the many government entities that are involved in environmental and agricultural projects when vehicles are provided to the various MDAs. This results in initiatives that are more effective and cohesive within the context of combating the implications of climate change.
The vehicles allow for efficient monitoring of environmental deterioration and restoration initiatives across wide areas that are frequently difficult to access. This is made possible by the enhanced mobility that the vehicles provide. As a result, this guarantees that investments are closely monitored and that the objectives of the project are being accomplished. Vehicles that provide support for technical activities include those that gather data, conduct site inspections, and implement climate resilience measures..
SUPPORT TO MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
WHO WE ARE
The acronym “ACReSAL” stands for Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes.
It is a World Bank assisted Project aimed at addressing the challenges of land degradation and climate Change in Yobe State, Nigeria on a multi-dimensional scale.
OUR VISION
To have strong practices and policies on ecological restoration and a climate change resilient community.
OUR MISSION
To address environmental challenges arising from Climate Change and poor land-use practices in Yobe State.
What are the Components of ACReSAL Project in Yobe?
The components of the Project are as follows:
Restoration of 384Ha Nguru Wetland through the procurement of Amphiboius Excavator
What are the Ministries responsible for Yobe ACReSAL Project Implementation?
The Federal Ministry of Environment is the lead implementing ministry for the project
in collaboration with
the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD).
