Sani Haruna
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has flagged off a multi-billion-naira erosion control project in Malala, Dukku area of the state, to address persistent environmental challenges affecting several communities.
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The project is being implemented under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) programme to tackle erosion and environmental degradation in Malala, Badariya and neighbouring communities.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Governor Idris described the intervention as a collaborative effort between the state government and ACReSAL to provide a lasting solution to the environmental challenges confronting the affected areas.
He stressed the need for cooperation among the federal and state governments and development partners to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of erosion.
The governor disclosed that the necessary approvals had been secured and the project awarded to a multinational company with the technical expertise to execute the large-scale environmental intervention.
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He sympathised with residents of Malala and Badariya over the prolonged impact of erosion and urged them to cooperate with the construction company to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
Earlier, the Site Engineer, Engineer Ahmed Isah Tela, who represented the ACReSAL Special Project Coordinator in Kebbi State, briefed the governor on the scope of the project.
He expressed optimism that the intervention would provide lasting relief to the affected communities, assuring that the work would be executed in accordance with approved specifications.
Engineer Tela also expressed the hope that the project would be completed within the lifespan of the present administration.
In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Musa Muhammad Tungulawa, and the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abubakar Ahmed, pledged the ministry’s commitment to effective project implementation and the delivery of its intended benefits to residents.
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The project is expected to help address the longstanding erosion challenges confronting Malala, Badariya and surrounding communities.
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