The Kaduna State ACReSAL Project has trained 80 farmers on agroforestry and land restoration to reclaim degraded areas across the state.

Hadiza Halid, the project coordinator, revealed this during a one-day community engagement and training session on land restoration held on Wednesday in Kaduna.

“We aim to build farmers’ capacity and engage communities to advance land restoration,” she said.  

Ms Halid said 1,000 hectares had been mapped in Kudan and Giwa LGAs, with a target of restoring 5,000 hectares by 2025.

Abubakar Buba, commissioner for environment, praised ACReSAL’s efforts and urged communities to take full ownership of the project.

“This is a shared responsibility. The government alone cannot restore the environment. Community involvement is essential,” he said.

Umar Danladi, the ACReSAL focal NGO in the state, stressed the need to include communities in all environmental efforts.

“When communities participate from the start, projects are more effective and long-lasting,” he said.

The project team also carried out field assessments in Sabon Gari, Lere, Kudan, and Giwa LGAs.

The initiative aligns with Kaduna’s strategy to promote climate-smart agriculture and boost climate resilience through the ACReSAL framework.

(NAN)