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Benue state was created on 3rd February, 1976. The state derived its name from River Benue which is the second largest river in the country and the most outstanding geographic feature in the state. Benue state has twenty-three local governments, with the Tiv speaking area having fourteen while the Idoma-Igede area has nine local governments. Benue ACReSAL is well positioned to intervene with respect to the identified challenges of deforestation/desertification, flood and drought, erosion, organic matter depletion and compaction/crusting
Experts, Stakeholders Unveil Bold Plan to Save 3.88 Million Hectares in Sarkin-Pawa-Kaduna Catchment
JOS, NIGERIA — The future of Nigeria’s landscape restoration took center stage in Jos as key stakeholders gathered to review priority interventions on Day 5 of the implementation-focused engagement for 10 Strategic Catchment Management Plan (SCMP). The high-level meeting focused on the Sarkin-Pawa-Kaduna Catchment—a vast 3.88-million-hectare ecological corridor with 35
Restoring the Oshin-Oyi Catchment: ACReSAL, Stakeholders Chart Resilience Roadmap for 4.9 Million Hectares
JOS, Plateau State – For thousands of farmers, fishermen and rural families spread across Kwara, Kogi and Niger states, the Oshin-Oyi Catchment is more than a geographical landscape. It is the source of water, food, income and livelihoods. But years of flooding, deforestation, erosion and unsustainable land use are increasingly
Over 43% of Lands in Nigeria Are Degraded: SCMP Is a ‘One-Stop Solution’ for Healing Degraded Landscapes
Over 43 percent of lands in Nigeria are degraded, making the Strategic Catchment Management Plan (SCMP) a vital “one-stop solution” for restoring degraded landscapes and bolstering climate resilience across the country. This call was made on the second day of an ongoing, implementation-focused stakeholder engagement on the SCMPs. The workshop
ACReSAL Strengthens Stakeholder Collaboration for Accelerated Implementation of Strategic Management Plans
Crispan Hotel, Jos 15th October, 2026 The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project on Thursday, convened a strategic stakeholder engagement at Crispan Hotel in Jos, Plateau State, to accelerate the implementation of Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs) across the remaining 10 strategic catchments in northern Nigeria. The engagement brought
Benue ACReSAL Field Team Set for Two-Day NTFP Data Collection Exercise
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
BENSESA GM Commends ACReSAL Intervention, Seeks More Support for Environmental Sustainability
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
Benue ACReSAL, FECOLART Train Field Officers to Unlock NTFP Opportunities
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
Benue ACReSAL, FECOLART Partner to Develop Marketable Forest Products
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
The Benue State ACReSAL Project has taken another significant step toward empowering communities and strengthening livelihoods with the official handover of the construction site for a Skills Acquisition Centre at Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, to the contractor, for the immediate commencement of work. The site handover was conducted by the ACReSAL
Benue Marks World Environment Day 2026 with a Call for Climate-Resilient Cities.
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,
From Degraded Lands to Resilient Futures: Nigeria’s ACReSAL Project Delivers Landmark Mid-Term Climate and Livelihood Gains
Nigeria is making measurable progress in tackling land degradation and climate vulnerability through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, one of the largest integrated landscape restoration initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by the World Bank. The project is designed to increase sustainable landscape management practices and strengthen the
ACReSAL TO CONSTRUCT EARTH DAM IN MBADEDE TO TACKLE WATER SCARCITY
The Benue State Agro-Climatic and Watershed Management Agency has announced plans to construct an earth dam in Mbadede, Vandeikya Local Government Area, as part of efforts to address the persistent water scarcity affecting the community. The Director General of the Agency and State Project Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in
Opening the Path to Resilience: Benue ACReSAL Advances Flood Control and Water Security
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
From Waterways to Wealth: Benue ACReSAL Advances Climate-Smart Agriculture in Katsina-Ala and Kwande LGAs
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
Benue ACReSAL Delivers Climate-Smart Farm Implements in Oweto Community
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
Empowering Communities for Year-Round Farming: Benue ACReSAL Launches Climate-Smart Support in Makurdi and Guma LGAs
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
Strengthening the Frontline: Benue ACReSAL Aligns with FONGOs for Inclusive State-Wide Impact
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
Strengthening Climate-Resilient Urban Development Through Strategic Partnership
The leadership of the Benue State Urban Development Board paid a courtesy visit to the State Project Coordinator (SPC) of Benue ACReSAL, Bldr. Victor Ama, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable and climate-resilient development in Benue State. Leading the delegation, the General Manager, Tpl. Ternongo Mede commended the ACReSAL Project
Monitoring for Impact as Benue ACReSAL Strengthens Community-Based Projects in Vandeikya and Ushongo LGAs
The State Project Coordinator (SPC) of Benue ACReSAL, Bldr. Victor Ama, led the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) on a monitoring visit to key project sites in Vandeikya and Ushongo Local Government Areas as part of ongoing efforts to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability of project interventions. The visit
Benue ACReSAL Bids Impactful Farewell to Batch C Corps Members
The Benue State Project Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, Bldr. Victor Ama, Thursday hosted the passing-out Batch C National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who served with the project in his office during a warm and inspiring farewell engagement. Bldr. Ama praised the outgoing corps