Dr. Dahir Muhammad Hashim, the State Project Coordinator of Kano-ACReSAL, has called on academia to support government policies, especially in environmental promotion, by utilizing available research resources.
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He emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between government and academia, citing their strong relationship as vital for achieving remarkable visions.
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Dr. Dahir highlighted ACReSAL’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian government in achieving its long-term goal of integrated climate-resilient landscape management.
This involves restoring one million hectares of degraded land in Northern Nigeria.
“The Kano-ACReSAL project has already made significant progress, including the establishment of a five-hectare orchard within North West University, Kano”
“The project has also committed to constructing solar-powered boreholes, which would provide a sustainable source of water”
The Head of the Biological Sciences Department, Mrs. Afiya Hamisu, commended Kano-ACReSAL for the quality and efficiency of its work.
She noted that the intervention provides multiple benefits for students, such as serving as an outdoor classroom and research facility.