The federal government has stated that the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACreSAL) project is critical to lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.
Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of Environment, stated this on Monday at the ACreSAL technical workshop in Lagos.
In collaboration with the World Bank, the workshop is being organised for the Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Water Resources.
“The ACReSAL Project is a critical component of President Muhammadu Buhari’s environmental sustainability strategy.” And improving community livelihoods in order to lift 100 million people out of poverty,” Abdullahi said.
He stated that his enthusiasm for the ACReSAL project allowed him to gain a better understanding of the environment portfolio and its connection to society as a whole.
