Federal Government has directed the accelerated implementation of the Programme for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change within the Niger Basin, PIDACC/NB, to make sure most advantages for focused communities.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, gave the directive throughout a gathering with the National Project Coordinator of PIDACC, Baba Musa, and the Managing Directors of the 4 collaborating River Basin Development Authorities.
Utsev described PIDACC as a strategic intervention aimed toward strengthening the resilience of ecosystems, pure assets and susceptible populations to the consequences of climate change inside the Niger Basin.
“The programme is critical to national socio-economic development, hence the need for greater commitment and urgency in addressing implementation challenges”, he mentioned.
According to him, the success of the programme shouldn’t be measured by the quantity of initiatives initiated or funds dedicated, however by the tangible enhancements it brings to the lives of beneficiaries.
The Minister directed that each one excellent points be recognized and addressed at once, whereas additionally calling for stronger monitoring and supervision mechanisms to make sure accountability, worth for cash and well timed supply of initiatives.
The performing Permanent Secretary, Ali Ibrahim Dallah, assured that the Ministry would work intently with the PIDACC National Project Coordinator and the Managing Directors of the 4 River Basin Authorities to deal with present gaps and make sure the mission is accomplished by subsequent 12 months.
