Yobe State Government has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO-UN) to launch a pioneering floodwater harvesting project.
The initiative aims to harness the potential of floodwater for sustainable agricultural use, providing a lifeline for communities ravaged by recurrent flooding.
From 2022 to 2024, Yobe has borne the brunt of devastating floods, displacing households, destroying farmlands, and exacerbating food insecurity.
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In response, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has spearheaded a paradigm shift towards proactive measures, emphasising the need for early dissemination of NIMET weather predictions, community sensitisation, and innovative floodwater management strategies.
On Monday, Goje Mohammed, the Director General of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, led an inception meeting with the FAO-UN team, led by Al Hassan Cisse, to discuss the pilot initiative.
According to Goje, the project will focus on harvesting floodwater for dry-season farming, with initial sites proposed in Nangere and Karasuwa (Gasma).
As the State and FAO-UN embark on this pioneering journey, they are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
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