Federal Government Orders Faster Implementation of Niger Basin Climate Programme

Water Resources and Sanitation Minister Professor Joseph Utsev ordered faster implementation of the Programme for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Niger Basin (PIDACC/NB). At a meeting with National Project Coordinator Baba Musa and the managing directors of the four participating River Basin Development Authorities, he stressed the programme’s role in strengthening ecosystem and community resilience and delivering tangible benefits. Utsev called for outstanding issues to be resolved promptly and for stronger monitoring and supervision. Acting Permanent Secretary Ali Ibrahim Dallah said the ministry would work with the project leaders to address gaps and complete the programme by next year.