Jigawa State Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi has called for the assistance of the World Bank on the recurring floods which had destroyed critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and the submergence of over 400,000 hectares of farmlands.
Namadi in a meeting with World Bank on Wednesday in Abuja said their assistance is urgent in light of the impending threat of this year’s predicted flooding by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
He maintained that the meeting aimed to discuss collaboration and seek assistance from the World Bank to address critical issues facing the state which flooding was one of.
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The governor also seeks support on education, emphasizing the need for capacity building and training of teachers, as well as the rehabilitation and upgrading of the seven skills acquisition centers owned by the state.
According to Namadi, the significant developmental challenges facing Jigawa required urgent attention.
“Jigawa State’s specific requirements for assistance in key sectors, including agriculture, economic empowerment, health, and environmental disasters.
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“The assistance sought may manifest in various forms, such as capacity building and financial aid to execute various peoples oriented projects. Given the dire situation faced by farmers, there is a looming threat of food insecurity not only in Jigawa State but also across the entire nation.”
He further requested the World Bank’s support in providing solar pumps, expanding irrigation facilities, and introducing modern techniques of irrigation farming to mitigate this imminent crisis.
“Additionally, Jigawa State looks to the World Bank for support in the provision of e-learning facilities and youth skills acquisition and development,” he added.
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“The Jigawa State Government eagerly anticipates the World Bank’s support in tackling these challenges, as it seeks to enhance the well-being of its citizens and contribute to Nigeria’s overall socio-economic development. By leveraging the expertise and resources of the World Bank, Jigawa State aims to build resilience, boost productivity, and create an enabling environment for its people to thrive.”
During the meeting, Mr. Chaudhury presented a comprehensive overview of the World Bank’s activities in Nigeria, highlighting the bank’s support to states through investment project financing, development policy financing, and program-for-result financing.
He emphasized the importance of financial management as a prerequisite for accessing the bank’s financing and underscored the bank’s commitment to a more structural and result-based approach.
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“This collaboration forms part of the partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum,” Chaudhury maintained.
He assured Namadi that the bank would thoroughly review the demands presented during the meeting, pledging to explore appropriate financing options to address the pressing needs of Jigawa State, and expressed the bank’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and integrated approach towards sustainable development.
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