*The Kano State Government and Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project disburse $250,000 in community revolving funds for investments in climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, including production, processing, and packaging towards ensuring food security

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

As part of efforts at mitigating the impacts of climate change while enhancing food security via sustainable agricultural practices in Nigeria, the Kano State Government and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, have disbursed $250,000 in community revolving funds, with $25,000 allocated to each of 10 beneficiary communities.

绿帽献妻 learnt the funds are meant for investments in climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, including production, processing, and packaging in the region.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State (middle) at the prsentation of cheques to the 10 commnities聽

Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony in Kano recently, Dr. Dahir Muhammad Hashim, Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change and Kano ACReSAL Project Coordinator, said that the initiative aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change and enhance food security through sustainable agricultural practices in the country.

Dr. Hashim stated: “This fund is not merely financial aid; it is a transformative resource that empowers farmers, improves livelihoods, and strengthens community resilience.”

The 10 selected communities that have benefited from the support for the climate-smart agriculture are Chiranchi, Diso, Kofar Naisa, Galadanchi, Gwale, Kwankwaso, Garo, Sarigirin, Gobirawa, and Dala.

These communities were chosen based on strict criteria to ensure accountability and a commitment to sustainable agriculture, report said.

Governance structures for project sustainability

In order to ensure transparency and sustainability, the Kano ACReSAL Project has established governance structures, including Community Revolving Fund Management Committees (CRFMCs), Community Business Agents (CBAs), and Boards of Trustees (BoTs).

The Project Coordinator explained: 鈥淎CReSAL has made significant strides in addressing environmental challenges.

鈥淯nder the project, we鈥檝e planted three million trees, rehabilitated 106 kilometers of shelterbelt, and restored 24,865 hectares of degraded land.

According to Hashim, over 1,200 farmers have benefited from woodlot plantations and orchards, and two nurseries, which produce one million seedlings annually, have been rehabilitated.鈥�

It us equally noted the climate-smart agriculture project has achieved a significant milestone in combating water scarcity, constructing 50 solar-powered boreholes across various communities, and renovating the Soil and Water Laboratory at Northwest University, Kano.

Besides, the project has provided livelihood support to communities in the Falgore Game Reserve.

Meanwhile, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is reported to have commended Dr. Hashim, the Commissioner and Project Coordinator, for his exemplary leadership.

Yusuf also reaffirmed his administration鈥檚 commitment to environmental sustainability, economic empowerment, and securing further funding to expand the CRF initiative in the Northern state.