FG endorses ACReSAL’s Nguru Wetlands restoration efforts

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Abdullahi Aliyu, has lauded the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Nigeria project for restoring the Nguru Wetlands Ecosystem in Yobe State.

While receiving feedback from ACReSAL Team’s visitation and activities in the Nguru wetlands, the minister call for more impactful interventions.

ACReSAL’s interventions in Nguru Wetlands have transformed the lives of 80,853 direct beneficiaries, including 59,871 farmers, 15,624 herders, and 5,358 fishermen, and indirectly impacted 515,969 people.

The project has cleared 28km (385Ha) of blocked waterways, restored vital ecosystems and aquatic life, enhanced food security through improved agricultural productivity, and supported local economic growth.

The project aims to expand its restoration efforts to 5,000ha across eight local councils, contributing to the preservation of Lake Chad.

The National Project Coordinator (NPC) of ACReSAL Nigeria Project, Mr Abdulhamid Umar, expressed gratitude for the miinister’s endorsement, stating: “This recognition motivates us to continue delivering transformative results for the communities surrounding the Nguru Wetlands.

“This endorsement reaffirms our commitment to sustainable development and community resilience,” Abdulhamid Umar said.