The city of Abuja was agog as the Project Coordinator of Kogi-NEWMAP, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto made the people of Kogi state proud at the NEWMAP Closing and Valedictory ceremony organized by World Bank and Federal Ministry of Environment held in Abuja on Saturday 11th June 2022.
Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) is a World Bank assisted project aimed at addressing the Nigerian gully erosion crisis in Southeastern Nigeria and land degradation in Northern Nigeria on a multi-dimensional scale.
Kogi-NEWMAP embaked on several projects in the state like gully reclamation, drainage and road constructions and construction of Solar powered bore holes across its affected communities in the State
The main highpoint of the day at the Valedictory Ceremony was the Award ceremony which was given in recognition of the hardwork and dilligence of the participating State Project Management Units, the Federal Project Management Unit and other stakeholders. Kogi State Project Management Unit in it’s usual manner came tops in several categories.
Kogi State NEWMAP under the watch of His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello and Project Coordinator of Kogi-NEWMAP, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto came first in the 2nd Tier NEWMAP States category by defeating Kano, Gombe, Delta, Sokoto, Oyo, Akwa ibom, and Plateau States.
At the ceremony, the Task Team Leader of NEWMAP Dr Joy Agene thanked everyone for their cooperation, hardwork and diligence which made NEWMAP stand-out of other World Bank projects over the years.
In his remarks, the National Project Coordinator, Dr Salisu Dahiru appreciated the Federal Government of Nigeria for keying into the Project. He thanked the TTL and her team and also the FPMU and all the SPMU for their contribution and support over the years
It will also interest you to know that Kogi-NEWMAP also clinched the first position in the over all 23 States on the Implementation of Environmental and Safeguard Instruments.
Kogi-NEWMAP was also a Runner up in Implementation of Grieviance Redress Mechanism and the Implementation of Catchment Management Plan.
The highly elated Project Coordinator of Kogi NEWMAP, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto appreciated Almighty God for the divine support. She also specially recognized and appreciated His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello for his unrelenting support to Kogi NEWMAP. Barr. Jatto dedicated the award to God Almighty and His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello.