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Benue ACReSAL Hands Over 50-Hectare Reforestation Project to JOSTUM

In a landmark step towards environmental sustainability and academic advancement, the Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has formally handed over a 50-hectare reforestation and afforestation project to the management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM). The project, executed in the institution’s forest reserve, was designed to restore degraded land, promote …

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Benue ACReSAL, FONGOs Strengthen Collaboration to Deepen Community Engagement and Climate Resilience

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project Management Unit (SPMU) convened its monthly meeting with its three Focal Non-Governmental Organizations (FONGOs) representing Zones A, B, and C at the Project Office Conference Hall in Makurdi. The session reaffirmed the crucial role of FONGOs as frontline partners and “foot soldiers” in implementing the …

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Benue ACReSAL Receives Final Presentation on Mapping and Gazetting of Forest Reserves

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has reached another significant milestone in its efforts to restore degraded lands and enhance environmental governance. On Tuesday, the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) received the final presentation from Reliance Investment, Building, and Technology Nigeria Limited, the consultancy firm engaged to execute the mapping and …

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BARP, Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme Explores Partnership Opportunities with Benue ACReSAL

The State Project Coordinator of the Benue Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Builder Victor Ama, has expressed readiness to foster strategic partnerships that will enhance climate resilience and strengthen agricultural productivity in the state. Bldr. Ama stated this when he received the leadership of the Benue Agro Revolution Programme (BARP) on a courtesy visit …

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Benue ACReSAL Participates in Ongoing Stakeholders’ Engagement on Strategic Catchment Management Plans for Okwa-Mada

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project team is actively participating in the ongoing Stakeholders’ Engagement for the development of Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs), now in its third day, focusing on the Okwa-Mada Catchment in Lokoja, Kogi State. The Okwa-Mada catchment is a vital ecological zone in Nigeria, spanning Kogi, Federal …

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Benue ACReSAL Joins Stakeholders in Developing Strategic Catchment Management Plans for Northern Nigeria

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) team is actively participating in a high-level stakeholders’ engagement for the development of Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs) for Sarkin-Powa–Kaduna, Okwa–Mada, Lokoja–Niger, and Aloma–Ebonyi catchment areas. The engagement is being held at Edgedrive Hotel, Lokoja, Kogi State, bringing together representatives of ACReSAL participating states, Academia, technical …

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Benue ACReSAL Hands Over 5-Hectare Agroforestry Model to AOPoly, Yandev

The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has officially handed over a newly completed 5-hectare Agroforestry Model to the management of Akperan Orshi Polytechnic (AOPOLY), Yandev. The project, designed to promote sustainable land management, research, and environmental conservation, was completed at the institution and handed over in a ceremony attended by key …

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Painful Exit

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our dear colleague, Mr. Ernest Dagba, who departed this life in the early hours of today. Mr. Ernest Dagba, was a valued Human Resources/Admin Officer of Benue State ACReSAL, known for dedication, commitment, kindness, and professionalism. His contribution to our team and …

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Benue ACReSAL Steps Down, FAO Capacity Building on Land Restoration Techniques

Following the recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Mission in Kwara State, the Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has stepped down an intensive capacity-building training on land restoration techniques. The training, held at the conference hall of the Benue ACReSAL Project Office, was facilitated by a team led by Engr. Emmanuel …

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