Kwara hosts 5-day capacity building training for ACReSAL project stakeholders
Kwara State has taken a significant step towards enhancing agricultural resilience with the launch of a five-day Intensive Capacity Building Training for members of the Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) Project Steering and Technical Committee (STC).
The training, organized in collaboration with Synergy Impact Consultants Limited, took place from April 14th to April 18th, 2025, at the Exclusive Serene Hotel and Suite in Wuye, Abuja.
The event gathered key stakeholders from essential Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), including Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Water Resources, and Finance. Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, the Commissioner for Environment and Chairman of the State Steering Committee, officially opened the workshop, expressing appreciation for KWACReSAL’s commitment to continual learning and improvement. She emphasized the ambition of Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the project to become a leader among the 19 Northern States.
In his welcome address, Alhaji Shamsideen Olatunbosun Aregbe, State Project Coordinator, praised the Governor’s leadership and the project’s achievements recognized by both the World Bank and the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU). He highlighted how the training would equip committee members with a better understanding of their roles in achieving the project’s objectives.
The workshop featured notable participants, including the State Commissioners for Agriculture and Rural Development, Afeez Abolore Alabi, and Water Resources, Hon Yunusa Lade, along with other senior officials and representatives from various organizations.
Dr. Joy Iganya Agene, the Task Team Leader for the ACReSAL project, addressed the attendees, urging them to work collaboratively and embrace their technical responsibilities. She stressed the need for a comprehensive catchment management plan and effective evaluations to ensure the sustainability and success of the project.
The KWACReSAL training reflects a strong commitment by the Kwara State government to foster environmental sustainability, enhance food security, and empower stakeholders to meet the challenges posed by climate change in semi-arid landscapes.
