Kaduna to spend N34bn on Rigasa erosion crisis after three decades of neglect (opens original article in a new tab)

Kaduna State plans to spend N34 billion on an environmental remediation project to address long-standing erosion issues in Rigasa, affecting 1,200 households and benefiting two million people.

• Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced a N34 billion project to address gully erosion in Rigasa after 30 years of neglect
• The project will cover 17km across two local government areas and affect 1,200 households with N2 billion allocated for compensation
• The intervention aims to reclaim land, restore livelihoods, and improve safety for two million people in the region