Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Yusuf, has launched a new partnership with the World Bank and the Federal Government to address the severe gully erosion impacting the Bulbula-Gayawa community in the Ungoggo, Nasarawa, and Fagge areas.
A statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, quoted Yusuf emphasizing that “immediate and decisive action” is necessary to safeguard lives, properties, and livelihoods in the affected areas. He noted that the erosion has destroyed farmland, put school children at risk, and contributed to criminal activity.
The project will operate under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) program, managed by Kano’s Ministry of Environment. The statement added that preliminary work has been completed, with the project estimated to cost billions of naira.
During a site visit, Governor Yusuf remarked that his administration’s wider environmental initiatives have already restored over 21,261 hectares of land, established a new woodlot plantation, reduced illegal sand mining, and rehabilitated shelterbelts in areas like Yanbawa and Sabongarin Ginzo.
In addition to erosion control, the state government is implementing community support programs to restore livelihoods, including agricultural assistance and skill-building programs to help families regain stability.
Governor Yusuf assured residents, stating, “Our administration is dedicated to leaving no community behind,” and pledged continued efforts to restore security, safety, and prosperity to Bulbula-Gayawa and neighboring areas.
Zango Village Head, Malam Hamza Jibrin Nuhu, expressed gratitude, commending Governor Yusuf for being the first leader to personally visit the site and commit to resolving the issue.