Who we are
ACReSAL… is an acronym for Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL). The Project, which is World Bank Assisted, is a six-year Project that seeks to address several critical challenges in Northern Nigeria, namely: high poverty rate, low literacy levels, conflicts and violence, degradation of natural resources, poor agricultural productivity, climate risks, desertification, under-utilization of modern technology, and weak institutional capacity.
WHAT WE DO
The ACReSAL Project targets selected states in semi-arid landscapes; i.e., areas with low precipitation and sparse vegetation; and it currently has the 19 northern States (Kogi State inclusive) and the FCT participating in the Project; it became effective in June 2022.
The Project is supporting a multi-sectoral approach to desertification control and landscape management, multi-sectoral approach to livelihood and resilience, multi-sectoral approach in institutional capacity strengthening hence, the tripoidal relationship among the Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Agriculture, which will lead to institutional strengthen.
Nigeria is already experiencing climate variability in the form of increased temperature, rainfall, extreme weather, flood, droughts, and heat waves hence, all these make ACReSAL timely.
Nigeria is already experiencing climate variability in the form of increased temperature, rainfall, extreme weather, flood, droughts, and heat waves hence, all these make ACReSAL timely.
The ACReSAL Project aligns with the Federal Government’s determination to restore 4 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, and ACReSAL has the mandate to restore 1 million hectares out of the 4 million hectares mentioned above.
The Government of Nigeria aims to take 100 million people out of poverty by 2030; and hopefully, with ACReSAL’s Community Revolving Funds (CRF), and provision of improved (high yield) seedlings to farmers, that great feat can be achieved.
ACReSAL COMPONENTS
DRY LAND MANAGEMENT
This Component Supports strategic watershed planning process; addresses desertification and land degradation in the participating States.
COMMUNITY CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The Project will support activities that improve agro-climatic resilience at community level by promoting locally adapted, sustainable land and water management, through climate smart approaches to agriculture and natural resource management.
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This is to improve enabling institutional and policy formulation for long term national framework
ACReSAL
PDO
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is … to increase the adoption of sustainable landscape management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria, and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term framework for integrated climate-resilient landscape management.
Our news
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A shared vision/ goal, addressing challenges of a people faced with land degradation and proffering solutions, formed the bedrock of discussions on Day 2 of the ongoing Appraisal and Validation of nine (9) Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs) currently holding in Abuja.
Declaring the Technical Session open, the Mandate Secretary of the Department of Agricultural and Rural Development, who was represented by the Director of Rural Development, appreciated the Federal Government for initiating the ACReSAL Project, which is tasked with the responsibility of combating land degradation, fostering resilience and enhancing the livelihoods of the 19 northern states
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Building Resilience: Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs)
A sure blueprint for sustainable Natural Resource Management in Nigeria.This formed the basis of discussions at the Appraisal and Validation of nine (9) Strategic Catchment Management Plans currently taking place in Abuja, the nation’s capital.The Five-day event has drawn stakeholders from the World Bank, FPMU, relevant ACReSAL implementing States, various MDAs and the Academia, as
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Kogi State Government Commissions Land Restoration and Waste Management Equipment
Assures Citizens of Government’s commitment to food security. Following its desire to ensure food security for all Kogites, the Government of Kogi State has commissioned various land restoration and Waste Management Equipment. The commissioning which took place at the Buhari Civic Center, Lokoja, had top Government functionaries, Traditional Rulers and Community members in attendance. The
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From Consumption to Production… Empowering Communities for Food Self-Sufficiency and Economic Prosperity!!!
Kogi ACReSAL is thrilled to showcase the incredible work happening in Ogori-Magongo, Kogi State; many thanks to the visionary support of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, through the Kogi ACReSAL Community Revolving Funds (CRF) loan scheme!Watch as our budding entrepreneurs passionately give us a step-by-step account of the CASSAVA to GARRI journey!This CRF processing
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Kogi State’s Agro-Climatic Resilience
Kogi State’s Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has achieved a significant milestone with the harvest of its first and second Greenhouse-grown Bell Pepper crops in Ageva, Okene Local Government Area. This groundbreaking achievement marks a major step in the State’s agricultural development and climate resilience efforts.The Project aims to enhance agricultural productivity, facilitate
March 12, 2026Read More -
The Technical Committee of the ACReSAL Project in Kogi State convened
Under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management, who also doubles as Chairman, Kogi State ACReSAL Technical Committee, the first Technical Committee meeting for the year 2026. In attendance were the Co-Chairmen of the Committee, who are Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Water Resources, and Ministry of Agriculture and
February 18, 2026Read More -
Tube-wells Installation, an innovative way of ensuring food sufficiency during the dry season
In some selected communities located around the riverine areas in Kogi State, ACReSAL has initiated a novel approach to all-year farming.Sixty (60) Tube wells were drilled, and 60 Solar-powered water pumps were distributed to the communities of Ozi, Sarkin-Noma, Geregu, Olcuha-Obanyi, and Kumbani. This technology has transformed dry season farming in these riverine communities, with
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ACReSAL Work Plan Exchange / Study Tour to Senegal Enters Day 3
Today is Day 3 of the ongoing ACReSAL Work Plan Exchange/ Study Tour to Senegal. Today’s activities were mainly technical in nature; ideas were exchanged with the Host Country, and it offered an opportunity for sharing experiences.ACReSAL Nigeria is currently on a week-long Work Plan Exchange/ Study Tour to Senegal comprising 46 participants from the
January 29, 2026Read More -
FROM DEVASTATION TO HOPE – :KOGI ACReSAL RESTORES OVER 20 YEARS OF GULLY EROSION IN OLUBO-OJO, KOGI STATE
For over twenty years, the good people of Olubo-Ojo, a Community in Ankpa LGA, Kogi State, lived in constant fear and scepticism; a situation brought about by the conspicuous presence of an age long gully erosion, measuring 6.13 km in length, 10 meters wide, and 9 meters deep.
November 16, 2025Read More
Why is Kogi State participating in ACReSAL?
Kogi State is participating in the ACReSAL Project as a way to effectively tackle pertinent environmental challenges in the State.
Our participation in the ACReSAL Project has opened the doors for greater interventions beyond gully erosion control and mitigation. We now have the opportunity to intervene in 3 additional gully sites.
and we also have the opportunity to tackle the challenge of water management, eco-system balancing through the rejuvenation of degraded forest reserves, and landscaping measures, climate change mitigation interventions, as well as other livelihood interventions geared towards uplifting the lives of the poorest of the poor in our dear State.
Our COMPONENTS
The activities of the ACReSAL Project are broken down into four (4) Components. However, only 3 of these Components directly affect our operations at the State level; they are:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACReSAL PROJECT IN KOGI STATE
The implementation of the ACReSAL Project is tripartite in nature, owing to its tripodal composition.
The ACReSAL Project is hosted by the State Ministry of Environment, whilst working hand-in-hand with the Ministries of Agriculture and Water Resources.
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Projects/Activities Completed
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Employees
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Ongoing Projects/Activities
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satisfied participants
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