The Kaduna State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has secured statutory land validation to advance planned gully erosion control works in parts of the state.
The State Project Coordinator, Hadiza Halid, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Kaduna, the state capital.
Halid said the engagement was to harmonise land records and validate property data under the project’s Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), ahead of civil works on identified erosion corridors.
According to her, the process is designed to ensure lawful compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in Rigasa, Tudun Wada, Kawo and Zaria, in line with established safeguard procedures.
“This engagement provides the statutory backing required for a project of this scale. It guarantees transparency, due process and credible documentation before construction begins,” she said.
Halid explained that accurate mapping and verification of land titles were critical to preventing disputes and ensuring smooth project implementation.
The project coordinator recalled that ACReSAL had earlier sensitised residents of the affected communities to prepare them for the erosion control intervention.
She described ACReSAL as a tripartite initiative of the Federal Government, Kaduna State Government and the World Bank aimed at strengthening environmental resilience and livelihoods in climate vulnerable communities.
The coordinator added that the targeted corridors had recorded recurring flooding and severe gully erosion, particularly during peak rainy seasons.
She added that civil works would commence upon completion of compensation and final validation processes.
In his remarks, the Director-General of KADGIS, Bashir Ibrahim, commended ACReSAL for the collaboration, describing it as procedural and necessary.
He assured the agency’s support to ensure the seamless documentation and successful delivery of the intervention.
By Ezra Musa