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Northern Governors Declare Support for FG’s Plan to Restore 4 million Hectares of Degraded Land

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Northern Governors Declare Support for FG’s Plan to Restore 4 million Hectares of Degraded Land

By: Michael Mike

Governors of the 19 Northern States have declared suppprt for the Federal Government’s plan to restore 4 million hectares of degraded land in the region by 2030.

Speaking in Abuja during the endorsement and validation of the first phase of the developed catchment management plans (SCMP) by the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project
stakeholders, Gombe State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya said: “Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased with the progress of the ACReSAL project in the beneficiary states, particularly its multi-sectoral approach to desertification control, landscape management, community livelihoods, resilience, and institutional strengthening.

“The ACReSAL project has contributed to creating a healthy and eco-friendly environment for human habitation through dryland management practices, which include gully stabilization, bioremediation, and afforestation activities.

“I would like to reiterate our commitment to supporting the ACReSAL project in achieving the Federal Government’s goal of restoring 4 million hectares of degraded land for broader landscape restoration by 2030.”

He added that: “As part of this initiative, we have, with the support of ACReSAL, planted over 4 million trees in Gombe State for instance over the past four years through our flagship program, Gombe Goes Green.”

Yahaya said: “On behalf of the 19 beneficiary states and the FCT, I want to express our profound gratitude to the Federal Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Sanitation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for their technical support in the development of the Strategic Catchment Management Plans generally.

“Additionally, I would like to sincerely commend the WorldBank Task Team Leader on ACReSAL, Dr. Joy Iganya Agene, along with the Bank’s specialists and the ACReSAL National Project Coordinator, Dr. Abdulhamid Umar, and his team for facilitating the development of this vital document.”

On his part, the Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Lawal, while recognising that it was the first time the Government of Nigeria will be developing Strategic Catchment Management Plans of such magnitude, said: “I must also mention that the 20no. strategic catchment management plans being bankrolled by the Federal Government would create the platform and structure into which another set of 200 micro catchment management plans from the 19 ACReSAL participating states and the FCT will dovetail into.”

He disclosed that: “These micro catchment management plans would be developed by ACReSAL at state project management units, under the guidance of the Governors of the 19 ACReSAL States and the Honourable Minister of the FCT.”

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Abdullahi noted that: “Since the inception of ACReSAL, it has become a cornerstone in the ministry’s efforts to bolster the agricultural sector against climate-related challenges across communities. Within the ministry, the project has catalyzed several transformative projects, notably, the ‘Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Card Scheme’.

“Through sustainable land and water management practices, thousands of hectares of degraded land have been reclaimed, ensuring they are once again productive. The ministry has also leveraged ACReSAL to develop a climate-smart agriculture manual that will equip farmers with the tools and knowledge to adapt to changing weather patterns while maintaining productivity. The 19 northern states and FCT, home to Nigeria’s most vulnerable semi-arid regions, have been direct beneficiaries of ACReSAL’s initiatives.”

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Armed men kill herder, rustle cattle in Kaduna attack

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Armed men kill herder, rustle cattle in Kaduna attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected cattle rustlers have killed a herder and stolen an unspecified number of cattle during an attack on a Ruga settlement in Joga Village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when armed men wielding sophisticated weapons stormed the settlement belonging to the late Alhaji Tambaya.

The sources said that security forces were deployed to the scene to contain the situation.

One Sani Muhammed Tambaya, 30, was found with deep machete cuts to the neck and shoulder. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

Security forces said efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.

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Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA

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Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted three persons, including a clergyman, at Bauda Village in Maro Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church Bauda Village, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on their farm on Friday afternoon.

Security forces were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the victims to an unknown destination.

Efforts had been intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Man kills ex-girlfriend’s mother, injures ex in machete attack on Borno farm

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Man kills ex-girlfriend’s mother, injures ex in machete attack on Borno farm

By: Zagazola Makama

Tragedy struck in Dille District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday when a man identified as Abubakar Ijidai allegedly attacked his former girlfriend and her mother on their farm, killing the mother and leaving the daughter critically injured.

The incident, which occurred at about 3:00 p.m., involved 18-year-old Lami Azuba and her 38-year-old mother, Hauwa Azuba, who had gone to their farm when they were accosted and attacked with a machete.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailant, who hails from the same district, fled immediately after the attack, leaving both women in pools of blood.

According to police sources, officers from the Lassa Police Outpost visited the scene and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital in Lassa.

“Unfortunately, Hauwa Azuba was certified dead on arrival by the attending doctor, while her daughter, Lami, was referred to the General Hospital in Mubi, Adamawa State, for further treatment due to the severity of her injuries,” the report stated.

The body of the deceased was photographed and released to the family for burial in accordance with Christian rites.

Community members have called for swift justice as Police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend him for diligent prosecution.

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