The Kano River Irrigation Venture within the North-West geopolitical zone is about for complete rehabilitation to spice up meals manufacturing and enhance livelihoods.
This was disclosed by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Everlasting Secretary of the Ecological Venture Workplace (EPO), throughout a gathering with a delegation from the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Growth Authority in Abuja.
Dr. Ndayako outlined plans for the 22 initiatives focusing on the Tiga, Callaway, and Kafin Chiri Dams, specializing in job creation, meals safety, and strengthening native economies.
“It is a key undertaking supported by the Ecological Venture Workplace to make sure efficient execution. The intervention should succeed as that is the primary time the workplace is straight concerned in such an initiative,” she mentioned.
The assembly, facilitated by Nnorom Ugomma on behalf of the Head of Info, mentioned aims, together with the rehabilitation of the Kano River Irrigation System, identification of infrastructural wants, methods for long-term success, and improved stakeholder coordination.
Dr. Ndayako additionally addressed the twin goal of offering water for irrigation and livestock whereas making certain handled water for home use. She burdened the significance of avoiding structural failures to stop flooding, referencing latest incidents in Maiduguri and different components of the nation.
The rehabilitation effort will begin as a pilot scheme within the North-West earlier than being expanded to different geopolitical zones, with the primary section anticipated to be delivered by the primary quarter of subsequent yr.
Engr. Bello Gwarzo, Appearing Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Growth Authority, assured the company’s dedication to finishing the initiatives on schedule and assembly the required requirements.
The initiative goals to deal with meals insecurity, promote sustainable improvement, and help financial progress within the area.
