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Niger State Selected as Beneficiary of Nigeria Climate Adaptation Project

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Niger State has been selected as one of 23 beneficiaries of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), an initiative supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), to combat soil erosion, restore degraded land, and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit to Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago, represented by Abubakar Gawu, Secretary to the State Government. The state successfully met all the requirements for participation, including the provision of counterpart funding, office space, staff, and operational vehicles. The NEWMAP-EIB project aims to tackle ecological degradation and support sustainable development in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Niger State has been officially selected as one of the 23 beneficiaries of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), an initiative supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB).
  • The state met all the requirements for participation, including the provision of counterpart funding, office space, staff, and operational vehicles.
  • The NEWMAP-EIB project aims to combat soil erosion, restore degraded land, and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Niger State.
  • The state government has been commended for its preparedness and commitment to ensuring the timely release of counterpart funds to the State Project Management Unit (SPMU).
  • Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago has demonstrated strong political will to prioritize climate change adaptation, environmental resilience, and sustainable development in the state.
  • Niger State, the largest in land mass, has long been impacted by water-related environmental challenges, making the NEWMAP-EIB project both timely and strategic.
  • The state's qualification for the project is expected to boost efficiency and project delivery, with the assistance of the EIB and the support of the Federal and State authorities.
  • The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, led by Abubakar Musa, Permanent Secretary, has pledged full support to the project, emphasizing its importance to advancing the state's environmental priorities and sustainable development agenda.
  • Usman Ibeto, State Project Coordinator, has expressed gratitude to the governor and stakeholders for creating the enabling environment that paved the way for the milestone, noting that Niger State is now better positioned to tap into EIB intervention funds to tackle ecological degradation.

Statistics:

  • 23 beneficiary states selected for the Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) initiative.
  • Niger State is the largest state in land mass in Nigeria, with a long history of water-related environmental challenges.
  • The NEWMAP-EIB project aims to restore degraded land and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Niger State.
  • The state government has committed to providing counterpart funding, office space, staff, and operational vehicles to support the project.
  • The EIB has committed to providing funding to support the project, with the aim of boosting efficiency and project delivery.

Sources:

  • "Niger State Selected as Beneficiary of Nigeria Climate Adaptation Project", not specified, 2023 (no date specified in the source).
  • Anda Ayuba Yalak, National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP, and Kingsley Nwawuba, Natural Resource Specialist, were part of the delegation that visited Niger State.
  • Abubakar Gawu, Secretary to the State Government, represented Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago during the visit.
  • Abubakar Musa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
  • Usman Ibeto, State Project Coordinator.

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