Kebbi Begins Work On Abandoned Erosion Control Project

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 successfu...