By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti
The Bauchi State Executive Council has approved the commencement of erosion control projects in some communities across three local government areas affected by severe environmental degradation.
The projects are to be executed in Badara of Kirfi local government, Gwaram in Alkaleri local government and Katsalle in Bauchi local government with over nine hundred million naira earmarked for the interventions.
The State Commissioner for Housing and Environment Danlami Ahmed Kawule made this known to journalists shortly after the council meeting presided over by Governor Bala Mohammed at the Government House Bauchi.
Danlami Kawule noted that the council also emphasized the need for speedy implementation of the erosion control from Tsohon Kamfani, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Federal Low Cost to Gwallagan Mayaka all within the state metropolis under a World Bank-assisted Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes ACReSAL Project.
In a related development, the Commissioner for Information and Communication Alhaji Usman Shehu Usman said the council has approved funds for the training of one thousand youths in modern agricultural practices.
According to him, the initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to boost food security and enhance agricultural productivity.