NWDC's Ma’aji Advocates Climate Resilience in North-West
Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North-West Development Commission, stated that climate resilience should be central to the development strategy of the North-West. He made this statement while being represented by Mal.
Bello Ibrahim, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, during the North-West Climate Summit held in Abuja. The summit, convened by Alhaji Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), included Governors from the seven North-West States and Chairmen of 186 Local Government Areas.
Professor Ma’aji highlighted the region's challenges, including irregular rainfall, drought, desertification, and flooding, which threaten agriculture and infrastructure. He proposed the North-West Climate Initiative, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, water security, renewable energy, and more.
He called for a clear coordination mechanism among the NWDC, State Governments, Local Governments, and development partners to ensure effective implementation and avoid duplication.
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