By Obiabin Onukwugha
The Delta State government has secured a N1 billion intervention fund from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to address pressing environmental challenges in the state.
This followed the approval for release of the counterpart fund by the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, which resulted in the selection of Delta as one of the 23 beneficiary states under the European Investment Bank’s intervention program.
National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, Anda Ayuba Yalaks, made this known when he led a Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) delegation on a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Kingsley Emu, in Asaba, Delta State.
Yalaks confirmed that Delta State had met all the necessary requirements for the funding.
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The NEWMAP-EIB project coordinator commended the Delta State government for its dedication to tackling environmental issues.
The funding, facilitated through the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP-EIB), highlights the state government’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
“Following an assessment of erosion sites that pose significant threats to lives and infrastructure, he identified these locations as priority areas for investment. “Delta State has met all conditions 100%,” Yalaks stated.
Welcoming the FPMU delegation, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Kingsley Emu, outlined key successes from the first phase of NEWMAP, which included the Owanta erosion and stormwater management project in Ika North East and the Obomkpa and Ukwu-Nzu erosion sites in Aniocha North gocal government area of the state.
He urged NEWMAP-EIB to replicate these achievements in other ongoing projects across the state.
