From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The Kaduna State government has allocated N1.4 billion to compensate 891 households whose homes and farmlands will be impacted by upcoming civil works aimed at remediating degraded lands across the state.
This initiative is part of the World Bank-supported ACReSAL program and targets erosion-prone areas in Zaria, Rigasa, and St. Peters in Kawo, with work scheduled to begin immediately.
The civil works will include land restoration, environmental remediation, and post-project tree planting to ensure long-term sustainability.
The state government has committed to a transparent compensation process, with lists of affected households, property details, and corresponding compensation amounts publicly displayed for verification.
During a sensitization visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Environment, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, briefed the traditional ruler about the project and the compensation plan.
