Kebbi State has begun work on an abandoned erosion control project covering Badariya and Malala areas of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, following the flag-off by Governor Nasir Idris to address persistent erosion problems affecting residents.
Speaking at the ceremony, Idris expressed confidence that the project would provide a lasting solution to erosion in the affected communities, protect farmlands and improve the environment.
He said the project would be implemented through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), a World Bank-assisted programme designed to tackle environmental degradation and strengthen resilience in vulnerable landscapes.
“The successful completion of this project will significantly reduce erosion problems in the affected communities, protect farmlands and create a more conducive environment for agricultural activities,” the governor said.
Idris expressed confidence in the contractor, describing it as a reputable multinational company with specialised experience in erosion control.
He said his administration was determined to rescue residents of Dukku, Mallah and Badariya from persistent erosion challenges.
The governor assured residents that the project would be supervised to ensure compliance with approved specifications and quality standards and timely completion.
He urged residents of the benefiting communities to cooperate with the contractor and project officials and help protect the infrastructure after completion.
Residents who attended the ceremony commended the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention against the threat erosion poses to their homes, farmlands and livelihoods.
