… Kwara Government moves to accelerate seedling delivery and project implementation during the rainy season

The Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) project team has carried out an on-the-spot assessment at the Lata Grazing Reserve to inspect ongoing preparations for the project’s implementation.

Led by State Project Coordinator, Alhaji Shamsideen Olatunbosun Aregbe, the team assessed the nursery and inspected seedlings meant for planting during the current rainy season. The delegation included the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afeez Abolore Alabi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Abubakar Ayinla, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs. Christianah Omolola Asonibare.

The visit aimed to evaluate the level of preparedness, verify the quality of seedlings delivered, and fast-track the nursery setup as part of efforts to green the environment and enhance climate resilience in the region.

Alhaji Aregbe noted that the project will foster collaboration among farmers, support afforestation, restore soil health, and boost agricultural productivity. He added that the initiative will provide long-term economic value to farming communities while reducing environmental degradation.

Dr. Afeez, who serves as the Co-Chairman of the Steering Committee, commended the team’s efforts and called for swift action in delivering the seedlings. He emphasized that community engagement and ownership would be key to the project’s success and sustainability.

The assessment also involved technical experts from relevant ministries and members of the State Project Implementation Unit, working under the ACReSAL vision of “Greening the Environment, Saving Lives.”