The Plateau State Government has disbursed N5 billion to support 140 farming communities across the state’s three senatorial zones.
This initiative, under the World Bank-funded Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, aims to boost agricultural production, improve food security, and enhance livelihoods.
Speaking at the project’s showcase event in Jos, Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change, and Mineral Development, Peter Gwom, revealed that the funds are part of the Community Revolving Fund pilot scheme.
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Ten communities will initially receive $25,000 each to implement sustainable agricultural practices, with the goal of creating a self-sustaining fund benefiting more communities over time.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who also inaugurated 20 tractors for farming communities, expressed gratitude to the World Bank and emphasized his administration’s commitment to using these resources to alleviate poverty and ensure food security.
World Bank Country Director Dr. Ndiame Diop congratulated the beneficiaries, highlighting the project’s role in helping communities adapt to climate change and improve their resilience. The governor urged citizens to unite in support of government initiatives and maximize the impact of this investment.
Beneficiary communities include Guratop, Kerang, Zamko, Ampang West, Dinting, and more, marking the start of transformative agricultural development in Plateau State.
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