The Women Environmental Programme (WEP) launched a climate-smart agriculture initiative in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The launch event took place on Thursday, and was attended by the Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA, Hon. Justine Shaku, the District Head of Michihe Council Ward, Zaki Ordorough Ishimagande, and kindred heads from the community.
Security personnel, government officials, religious leaders, youth groups, and residents were present and expressed support for the project. During the event, the chairman and traditional leaders assured the project team that “land will be provided for project activities,” while community members stated their readiness to participate and protect the initiative.
The project is funded by the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) under the SPRiNG Programme. It is being implemented in partnership with Tetra Tech International Development Services and ActionAid Nigeria.
According to WEP, the initiative will empower 100 individuals with practical agricultural skills using two climate-smart livelihood models, aquaponics and mini ranching. These approaches are designed to reduce farmer–herder conflict, respond to climate-related resource scarcity, and address economic vulnerability among residents in Katsina-Ala.
