Borno has emerged among the 23 states to fully meet all conditions for accessing funds under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB).
The National Project Coordinator of the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks, disclosed this during a visit to Maiduguri, where he assessed the state’s readiness ahead of the project launch.
To qualify for disbursement, states are required to provide counterpart funding, establish project offices, recruit staff, acquire operational vehicles, develop Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), adhere to European Investment Bank (EIB) procurement guidelines, and verify erosion sites.
Engr. Yalaks confirmed that Borno had fulfilled all requirements, including the release of ₦500 million in counterpart funding by the state government.
He noted that the intervention would address erosion challenges while driving socio-economic development through projects such as bridges, catchment management for agriculture, community empowerment, and access roads to economic hubs.
Representing Governor Babagana Zulum, the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in implementing the project. He assured that all necessary support would be provided to ensure its success.
The meeting was attended by top government officials, including the Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Mohammed Habib, and the Permanent Secretary, Juliana Bitrus, alongside the FPMU and State Project Management Unit teams.
