The Kogi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has achieved yet another significant milestone towards its agricultural sustainability and food security drive, under its greenhouse initiative.

Last week, the SPMU harvested over 60 kilograms of bell pepper from the greenhouse facility at Kogi State University Kabba, and over 30 kilograms of habanero pepper was harvested from the greenhouse facility at Federal Polytechnic, Idah.

This is coming after several successful harvests from the already established green houses in Federal University Lokoja and Ageva, bringing the total number of greenhouse facilities in the State to four (4).

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Idah, Dr. Y.B Usman, who was on hand to witness the harvest, thanked His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his foresight and approving the citing of a Greenhouse facility at the Institution, under the auspices of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project. He added that the facility would boost the “institution’s commitment to agricultural innovation, practical learning, research, and food security.”

On her part, the Project Coordinator, Kogi ACReSAL, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto OON, who was represented by the Climate Change Officer in the SPMU, Mr. Benu Samson Mopah, while thanking His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his Administration’s continued support, indicated that “the Project aims to enhance agricultural productivity, facilitate technology transfer, and improve the livelihoods of women and youths in Idah and environs”. Adding that “the facility testifies to His Excellency’s commitment to boosting agricultural productivity and promoting climate-smart agriculture in Kogi State”.

According to the Project Coordinator, “the harvest symbolizes growth, resilience, and knowledge transfer.”

Concluding, the Project Coordinator disclosed that selected staff and students have already undergone necessary sustainability training and will be responsible for managing the greenhouse upon successful handover of the facility to the Institution.

ACReSAL… Greening The Environment… Saving Lives!!!