YOBE STATE PARTNERS WITH FAO TO LAUNCH FLOODWATER HARVESTING PROJECT 27-02-25
By Sadiq Aminu. Yobe State Government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) is to launch a pioneer floodwater harvesting project.
The initiative aims to harness floodwater for sustainable agricultural use, providing a vital resource for communities affected by recurrent flooding.
Yobe has experienced severe flooding from 2022 to 2024, resulting in displaced households, destroyed farmlands, and increased food insecurity.
In response, Governor Mai Mala Buni has prioritized proactive measures, emphasizing the importance of early dissemination of NIMET weather predictions, community sensitization, and innovative floodwater management strategies.
The Executive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Goje Mohammed, led an inception meeting with the FAO-UN team, headed by Al Hassan Cisse, to discuss the pilot initiative.
Dr. Goje stated that the project will focus on harvesting floodwater for dry-season farming, with initial sites proposed in Nangere and Karasuwa LGAs
This partnership between the Yobe government and the FAO-UN marks the beginning of a journey towards a more sustainable future.