Makurdi LGA

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has concluded a hands-on training for its field team ahead of a two-day deployment to selected communities to gather data on marketable Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and assess their value-chain potential. The latest phase of the training focused on Key Informant Interviews (KII), KoboCollect digital …

Benue ACReSAL Field Team Set for Two-Day NTFP Data Collection Exercise Read More »

The General Manager of the Benue State Environmental and Sanitation Agency (BENSESA), Chief Anta Igbaato, has commended the Benue ACReSAL Project for its interventions aimed at improving environmental sanitation in the state, describing the support as impactful and beneficial to residents. Chief Igbaato stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the State Project …

BENSESA GM Commends ACReSAL Intervention, Seeks More Support for Environmental Sustainability Read More »

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has begun equipping agricultural extension agents and key field officers with practical skills to identify and develop profitable Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) as part of efforts to create new livelihood opportunities for rural communities. The exercise holding at the Benue ACReSAL Office, entered its second …

Benue ACReSAL, FECOLART Train Field Officers to Unlock NTFP Opportunities Read More »

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, in partnership with the Federal College of Land Resources Technology (FECOLART), Kuru, Plateau State, is set to identify and develop marketable forest products aimed at improving rural livelihoods. The partnership was unveiled on Monday at the ACReSAL Project Office in Makurdi during a coordination meeting …

Benue ACReSAL, FECOLART Partner to Develop Marketable Forest Products Read More »

The Benue State Ministry of Water Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, in collaboration with relevant partners and stakeholders, commemorated World Environment Day 2026 with a strong call for sustainable urban development and climate resilience. The event, held in Makurdi today, featured an environmental awareness walk, technical presentations, symbolic tree planting, and the distribution of seedlings. …

Benue Marks World Environment Day 2026 with a Call for Climate-Resilient Cities. Read More »

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has taken a major step toward enhancing climate resilience and sustainable water management with the official opening of bids for two critical infrastructure projects, the Achusa Flood and Erosion Control Works and the Adoka Icho Water Conservation Structure. The bid opening ceremony was today, presided …

Opening the Path to Resilience: Benue ACReSAL Advances Flood Control and Water Security Read More »

The Benue ACReSAL Project has distributed climate-smart farm implements to farmers in Akata and Kendev communities of Katsina-Ala and Kwande LGAs, respectively, to strengthen dry-season farming and build climate resilience. Akata, renowned for its past vibrant fishing festivals at the famous Akata Lake, had earlier benefited from ACReSAL’s riparian restoration along the River Katsina-Ala. Speaking …

From Waterways to Wealth: Benue ACReSAL Advances Climate-Smart Agriculture in Katsina-Ala and Kwande LGAs Read More »

In its pilot phase, Benue ACReSAL has distributed Climate-Smart farm implements to the Oweto community in Agatu Local Government Area, reinforcing its commitment to building climate resilience and improving rural livelihoods across the state. The State Project Coordinator, Bldr. Victor Ama, represented by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Engr. Samson Naakaa informed members of the …

Benue ACReSAL Delivers Climate-Smart Farm Implements in Oweto Community Read More »

The Benue ACReSAL Project has commenced the pilot distribution of climate-smart agricultural implements to selected communities in Makurdi and Guma Local Government Areas, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity and climate resilience across the state. The initiative aims to enable communities to harness the abundant water resources in Benue State—particularly the …

Empowering Communities for Year-Round Farming: Benue ACReSAL Launches Climate-Smart Support in Makurdi and Guma LGAs Read More »

Benue ACReSAL convened its monthly coordination meeting with the three Focal NGOs (FONGOs) covering the state’s three senatorial zones, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and results-driven project implementation. The meeting, held at the Project’s conference hall, brought together the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) and FONGO teams to review progress and strengthen collaboration. The session …

Strengthening the Frontline: Benue ACReSAL Aligns with FONGOs for Inclusive State-Wide Impact Read More »