Yahaya Bello's State takes lead as others queue behind at the NEWMAP program in Abuja

...Barr. Jatto Led KOGI-NEWMAP Beats Kano, Gombe, Delta, Sokoto, A/Ibom, Oyo & Plateau

Kogi State has clinched  the first position at the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP,  program, held on  Saturday 11th June 2022, in Abuja after  defeating Kano, Gombe, Delta, Sokoto, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, and Plateau States at the 

 2nd Tier NEWMAP States category.

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project organized by the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Environment had in participation over 23 States in the Implementation of Environmental and Safeguard Instruments. 

The  World Bank assisted project aimed at addressing the Nigerian gully erosion crisis in Southeastern Nigeria and land degradation in Northern Nigeria on a multi-dimensional scale of which Kogi-NEWMAP  embaked on several projects in the state like gully reclamation, drainage, and road constructions and construction of Solar powered boreholes across its affected communities in the State.

 

The Kogi State NEWMAP under the watch of His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello and Project Coordinator of Kogi-NEWMAP, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto was also a Runner up in the Implementation of the Grieviance Redress Mechanism and the  Implementation of the Catchment Management Plan. 

The main highpoint of the day at the Valedictory Ceremony was the Award ceremony which was given in recognition of the hard work and diligence of the participating State Project Management Units, the Federal Project Management Unit, and other stakeholders. Kogi State Project Management Unit in its usual manner came tops in several categories. 

In a remark, the National Project Coordinator, Dr. Salisu Dahiru appreciated the Federal Government of Nigeria for keying into the Project. He thanked the TTL and her team and also the FPMU and all the SPMU for their contribution and support over the years 

At the ceremony, the Task Team Leader of NEWMAP Dr. Joy Agene thanked everyone for their cooperation, hard work, and diligence which made NEWMAP stand out from other World Bank projects over the years. 

The highly elated Project Coordinator of Kogi NEWMAP, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto appreciated Almighty God for the divine support. She also specially recognized and appreciated His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello for his unrelenting support to Kogi NEWMAP. Barr. Jatto dedicated the award to God Almighty and His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello.