Kano-ACReSAL participates in the Sokoto Mission

The mission which is scheduled to last from 11-14 March, 2024 provides the opportunity to test run the feedbacks for the training on landscape restoration received from FAO; showcase result stories from States and engage with counterparts and communities. 

In a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the program, said the World Bank practice manager Ms. Lia Sieghart engaged with stakeholders at the Presidential Lodge, Government House in Sokoto, where she expressed that the objective of the mission is to access success of the project implementations and areas that needs support to accelerate the attainment of the Project Development Objectives. 
Sokoto State Government under the leadership of the Executive Governor Dr. Ahmad Aliyu reiterated commitment of his administration towards the success of ACReSAL for the betterment of his people, sighting the approval of 1 billion naira counter funding as his administration's determination towards promoting the State's environment.

Sokoto State Falls among the 19 Northern States that are seriously faced with environmental challenges, that compelled the Government to explore opportunities that will better the lives communities and environment in general, he added.
In his remarks, the National Project Coordinator Mr. Abdulhamid Umar commended the Sokoto State Government's commitment for it's boldness and determination. 

Earlier the State Project Coordinator Sokoto ACReSAL Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Gatawa made a comprehensive presentation about Sokoto-ACReSAL at a glance; the milestone achieved, challenges and future plans.

Participants visited some of the Sokoto-ACReEAL intervention sites in Wurno and Lugu Dam. About 40 kilo metres of shelter belt was established and 7000 hecteres of moringa plantation.

Participants at the occasion comprised of the delegation of the World Bank, Federal Government of Nigeria, the Line MDAs traditional institutions of the affected communities, project coordinators of the 19 participating states and FCT among others

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