By Abdullahi Lukman
The Kano State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has completed the installation of 10 solar-powered boreholes across key communities, enhancing year-round access to clean water for domestic use and irrigation.
The installations, part of Component A2: Landscape Investment – Water Resources Management, were carried out between October and December 2024 and are located in areas including the School of Midwifery in Danbatta, Tsamiya Babba in Gezawa, and Kofar Mata in Kano Municipal.
In a statement issued Saturday, the project’s Communications Officer, Mrs. Maryam Abdulqadir, said the solar-powered boreholes mark a major milestone in Kano’s climate resilience and food security strategy.
She added that the initiative includes additional infrastructure such as small dams, reservoirs, solar-powered pumps, water meters, and borehole heads.
“All boreholes were built to World Bank procurement standards and are solar-powered, contrary to a viral social media video suggesting they are hand pump-operated,” Abdulqadir clarified.
“They include added features like perimeter fencing, solar streetlights, and designated water-fetching points.”
She invited journalists and residents to verify the installations, noting all project sites have geo-coordinates and are open to public inspection.
Under Component B1: Community Climate Resilience – Community Strengthening, the project also disbursed ₦375 million in Community Revolving Funds (CRF) to 10 communities in Gwale, Dala, Madobi, and Kabo LGAs.
The funds aim to support agricultural processing, business development, and value chain investments to promote sustainable livelihoods.
“This support goes beyond water — it’s about improving livelihoods and building long-term resilience,” Abdulqadir said.
Under Component C: Institutional and Policy Strengthening, 10 refuse trucks and two pay loaders were delivered to the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
These are already in use to improve waste management operations across the state.
Abdulqadir emphasized the project’s commitment to making Kano a model for climate adaptation and sustainable development.
“Each of our interventions is a step toward a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Kano,” she added.
