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Benue state was created on 3rd February, 1976. The state derived its name from River Benue which is the second largest river in the country and the most outstanding geographic feature in the state. Benue state has twenty-three local governments, with the Tiv speaking area having fourteen while the Idoma-Igede area has nine local governments. Benue ACReSAL is well positioned to intervene with respect to the identified challenges of deforestation/desertification, flood and drought, erosion, organic matter depletion and compaction/crusting
BENUE ACReSAL IMPLEMENTS STEPS 5, 6 & 7 IN MAKURDI & VANDEIKYA WATERSHEDS
Towards the successful implementation of the Community Revolving Fund (CRF), the Benue ACReSAL Team engaged with selected Community Interest Groups (CIGs) in the two pioneer watersheds of Vandeikya and Makurdi in Benue State. The State Project Coordinator, Bldr. Victor Ama urged the selected beneficiaries to take advantage CRF scheme
BENU ACReSAL HOLDS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH CIGs IN MAKURDI
The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) held a consultative meeting with Community Interest Groups in the Makurdi watershed to identify Community Business Agents for the implementation of the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) programme. Declaring the exercise open at Smile View Hotel, Makurdi, the State Project Coordinator, Benue
ACReSAL To REFOREST AGUNDU FOREST RESERVE
The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has announced plans to reforest the Agundu Forest Reserve in Gboko local government area to accelerate afforestation in Benue State. The State Project Coordinator of Benue ACReSAL, Bldr. Victor Ama made the disclosure in Gboko during an engagement with the Gboko
BENUE ACReSAL, GWER TRADITIONAL COUNCIL HOLD STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT ON PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
The Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has joined forces with the Gwer Area Traditional Council to brainstorm on how best to combat the pressing climate challenges confronting the area. A stakeholder engagement was held in Aliade, Gwer Local Government Area with some members of the State
BENUE ACReSAL HAD A STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT WITH GBOKO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL
Following the ACReSAL Project’s approach of recognizing the traditional institution as the entry point into communities, the Benue ACReSAL SPMU led by its vibrant and hardworking SPC, Bldr. Victor Ama, some members of the State Technical Committee and Focal NGO embarked on a sensitization visit to the Gboko Local Government
BENUE ACReSAL PARTNERS WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
The Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi organized a 2-day workshop on Climate Change and Environment with the theme: “Media Education For Students as Climate Change Vanguards”. The workshop which was organized in collaboration with the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, Catholic Star, SIGNIS, Star Radio, and Areopagus
BENUE ACReSAL SPMU INTERFACE WITH CONSULTANT FOR DESIGN OF AGRO-FOREST MODELS
The Project Management Unit of Benue ACReSAL had an interactive session with GreenWatch Initiative, the consultant for the design of Agroforestry models for the project in the State. Local Government Areas to benefit from the survey and agroforestry model designs include Makurdi, Vandeikya, Gwer East, Gboko, Oju, and Otukpo. Addressing
BENUE ACReSAL SET TO EXPEDITE ACTIONS ON PROJECT ACTIVITIES ON RESUMPTION OF DUTY
The Project Coordinator of Benue State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, ACReSAL, Bldr. Victor Ama on the 2nd of January, 2024 welcomed SPMU staff back to the office after the festive period. After thanking God for His Protection and Provision during the yuletide period, the SPC reminded members of the
BID OPENING FOR PROVISION OF BOREHOLES IN COMMUNITIES RECEIVING BENUE ACReSAL INTERVENTION
The Benue State Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has opened the bidding process for the provision of solar-powered boreholes for communities receiving intervention from the ACReSAL Project. Declaring the ceremony open on Thursday at the Conference Hall of Benue ACReSAL Project Office, Commissioner of Agriculture, Prof. Moses
Terms Of Reference for Engagement of Consultant for Engineering Design and Supervision of Erosion Control Sites in Five Local Government Area of Benue State
Terms Of Reference for Engagement of Consultant for Engineering Design and Supervision of Erosion Control Sites in Five Local Government Area of Benue State
THE STATE PROJECT COORDINATOR DISTRIBUTED LAPTOPS TO STATE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS DURING A MEETING AT THE CONFERENCE HALL OF THE STATE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
At a meeting with the State Technical Committee, The Project Coordinator of ACReSAL in Benue State, Bldr. Victor Ama presented a work plan for the project and explained its meaning and content to the attendees. According to the SPC, a work plan is a written document that outlines the goals,
BENUE ACReSAL PROJECT COORDINATOR DISTRIBUTED LAPTOPS AND OTHER ITEMS TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE STEERING COMMITTEE OF ACReSAL
The Project Coordinator of ACReSAL in Benue State, Bldr. Victor Ama held a meeting with the State Steering Committee of ACReSAL at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change. The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change -the host
PRESENTATION OF BENUE ACReSAL WEBSITE BY THE CONSULTANTS TO BENUE ACReSAL SPMU
Websites are platforms through which individuals, businesses, and organizations communicate with the general public. In this era of internet services, having an online presence gives the owners channels of interaction with their target audience and is also a means of getting feedback from people. Other uses of a website are:
BENUE ACReSAL TEAM HELD A MEETING WITH THE GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM) CONSULTANT PREPARATORY FOR THE GRM TRAINING COMING UP SOON
A meeting was held in the conference hall of the Benue ACReSAL office between the State Project Management Unit and On-Ter Consult, the Grievance Redress Mechanism Consult engaged by the Federal Project Management Unit for Benue State ACReSAL. The meeting presented an avenue for the GRM Consult to inform the
Benue ACReSAL Consultant Greenwatch Initiative conducts needs assessments in communities
Benue ACReSAL Consultant Greenwatch Initiative conducts needs assessments in communities; Needs Assessments for Efficient Energy Cooking Sources, Solar Powered Boreholes and Solar Powered Irrigation Pumps in Communities across Apa, Otukpo, Makurdi, Gboko, Logo and Vandeikya LGAs
Benue ACReSAL State Project Management Unit Engaging The Konshisha Traditional Council
Traditional Rulers are relevant stakeholders in the ACReSAL Project since they are the entry points into communities as custodians of their culture they are well respected in society. The State Project Management Unit led by the State Project Coordinator, Bldr Victor Ama, members of the SPMU and some members of the
Governor Alia Promises Support for the ACReSAL Project in Benue State
In line with his campaign promises to provide a conducive environment for people living in Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia since assuming office has empowered the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment, and Climate Change and BENSASA to fulfill the role of providing a clean environment and sanitation
Benue ACReSAL SPMU Embarked on a Field Survey to Mbaav Forest and Ikwe Hills in Gwer East Local Government Areas in Benue State
Members of the State Project Management Unit of ACReSAL in Benue State led by the Project Coordinator in the State, Bldr. Victor Ama embarked on a field survey of some forests in the Gwer East LGA of the State. It is a known fact that some designated forests have over
Reconnaissance Survey of Mbaav II Forest in Gwer East Local Government Area
Members of the Benue ACReSAL Team went for a reconnaise survey of the Mbaav II Forest in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. Mbaav II Forest is a 4Km Sqaure gazetted State Government forest that was left virgin with a few trees planted at the four corners of