The Federal Government has unveiled a landmark initiative to restore one million hectares of degraded land in Northern Nigeria through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project.
The project aims to transform degraded lands into productive, habitable, and cultivable spaces, benefiting 3.4 million people, with a focus on women’s empowerment.
The ACReSAL project, funded by the World Bank, will develop strategic catchment management plans to ensure sustainable landscape management across five major hydrological areas in Northern Nigeria.
The initiative marks the first time the Nigerian government is undertaking a catchment management plan of this scale.
Stakeholders praised the Federal Government’s efforts, expressing optimism about the project’s potential to transform the region’s landscape and address environmental challenges.
The project is expected to significantly enhance agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in Nigeria’s semi-arid regions.
