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World Bank Commends ACReSAL Project for Massive Restoration of Land in Northern Nigeria
World Bank Commends ACReSAL Project for Massive Restoration of Land in Northern Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The World Bank has commended the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project for its massive achievement in restoration of land in parts of Northern Nigeria.
ACReSAL, is a World Bank approved project aimed at increasing the implementation of sustainable landscape management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria and strengthen the country’s long-term enabling environment for integrated climate-resilient landscape management.
Speaking at ACReSAL Stakeholders Engagement/ Marketplace Showcase in Abuja on Tuesday, Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank and Task Team Leader, Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Dr Joy Agene, said that marketplace for ACReSAL project have delivered huge investment through land restoration.
She noted that marketplace for ACReSAL is where we have a huge investment that is saving millions of land in targeted watersheds.
She explained that: “Marketplace is also a technology where water is conserved in dryland to ensure that we are able to produce, sell and make income.
On her part, the Practice Manager Environment, World Bank, Mrs Ellysar Baroudy expressed satisfaction with the project saying the project had really been an example within the whole World Bank portfolio.
She said however the World bank was faced with challenges of climate change, degradation, as well as finance.
Baroudy urged ACReSAL to be resolute in spite of the challenges being faced at the point of discharging their work.
The National Project Coordinator ACReSAL, Mr Abdulhamid Umar said that the project is a people-oriented project that would sustain livelihoods.
He added that the project has touched so many lives especially the down trodden in communities.
Director Water Support Services, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr Segun Babarinde said that the marketplace has showcased a collaborative effort within the stakeholders.
He said: “I want to thank all the states for being very, resolute in ensuring the achievement of this glorious idea by the government.”
Director International Economic Relations Department, Ministry of Finance, Mr George Stanley said that there is no doubt that the project has delivered on various aspects of environment, agriculture, water resources and even beyond.
He said: “In special terms, the project has improved the resilience and livelihood of the communities through wide range interventions carefully implemented by institutional partners.”
Etsu Kwali, a prominent traditional ruler with the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Luka Ayedo, said that the intervention of market place project is already yielding excellent results.
He noted that: “The project has come to terminate hunger in our community the intervention has impacted us for good I want to say the World Bank has invested rightly.”
World Bank Commends ACReSAL Project for Massive Restoration of Land in Northern Nigeria
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Less than 24 hours after triple killing, another Fulani youth slain in fresh Plateau attack by Berom Militia
Less than 24 hours after triple killing, another Fulani youth slain in fresh Plateau attack by Berom Militia
By: Zagazola Makama
Less than 24 hours after three Fulani youths were reportedly killed in an attack in Plateau state, another youth has allegedly been killed and one abducted in targeted attack in Riyom LGA by Birom Militia.
Security and local informants told Zagazola Makama that the latest incident occurred on Feb. 21 in Jol community, where suspected Birom militia members attacked herders, killing one Muhammed Sani, while another victim, identified as Faruq Jamilu, was abducted. An unspecified number of cattle were also reportedly killed or injured during the assault.
The development came barely a day after three youths Tahiru Muhammad, Jibrin Salisu and Abdulmumin Isyak were said to have been ambushed and killed on Feb. 19 while returning from Dorowan Babuje in Barkin Ladi area.
Zagazola report that the earlier attack occurred at about 7:00 p.m. near Jong Fulani community. Sources alleged that the victims were intercepted by armed Birom Militia assailants, and security personnel later recovered spent cartridges and a motorcycle and a bottle of alcohol otherwise known as Goskolo at the scene.
Community representatives alleged that the succession of incidents reflected sustained pattern of attacks targeting pastoral settlements and livestock in parts of the state in recent months.
Zagazola report that repeated cases of attacks and killing, cattle poisoning, rustling and arson had heightened tensions and triggered fears of reprisals across the affected areas while the state government and concerned authorities have done little or nothing to fish out the perpetrators.
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Former CP David Danjuma Auta dies at Air Force Military Hospital, Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
A retired Commissioner of Police, CP David Danjuma Auta (Rtd), JP, KSM, KSS, has died.
He passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, at the Air Force Military Hospital, Jos, after a brief illness.
Born on June 11, 1941, CP Auta enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on Feb. 26, 1962, and served in several capacities, culminating as Commissioner of Police in Ogun State before retiring on Feb. 26, 1997.
He hailed from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
He is survived by his wife and seven children. The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, and burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Former CP David Danjuma Auta dies at Air Force Military Hospital, Jos
Five killed, house burnt in cross-border communal attack in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been killed and a house razed following a late-night attack on Azoke village in Ado Local Government Area of Benue.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 19 when suspected assailants from Akparata community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi allegedly invaded the village.
The victims were identified as Nwefuru Elu, Nwefuru Agnes, Nwali Nworie Christianana, Obasi Nwode and Nwozo Nwode.
It was gathered that the attackers also set ablaze a house belonging to one Elumu Nwokwo during the assault, heightening tension in the area.
Security personnel who responded to a distress alert visited the scene and documented evidence as part of preliminary investigation.
Authorities said efforts were ongoing to apprehend those responsible, while further investigation had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Residents were urged to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as measures were being intensified to prevent escalation of violence in the area.
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