In a bid to tackle severe soil erosion, the World Bank, through its Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) initiative, has joined forces with the Nasarawa State government by signing a N10 billion contract with Bauhaus Global/ICCO and GET Engineering.
The agreement, inked in Lafia—the state capital—targets erosion issues in Lafia, Doma, and Toto local government areas, with an emphasis on effective stormwater management and environmental restoration.
Dr. Napoleon Elias-Gyobe, ACReSAL Project Coordinator in Nasarawa, disclosed that the contract splits into two lots: Lot 1, covering Lafia and Douma, amounts to approximately N6.18 billion, while Lot 2 in Toto is valued at about N3.43 billion.
The project is designed to not only address erosion but also to mitigate flooding and secure food production across the region. Dr. Elias-Gyobe commended Governor Abdullahi Sule’s proactive approach in embracing climate change mitigation programs.
He also noted that compensation has already been disbursed to affected communities in Kilima and Shinge, with additional stakeholder engagements planned as part of the resettlement action plan.
Expected to be completed within 12 to 18 months, the project promises lasting benefits for environmental stability and community resilience.