The Kano State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project said it has completed the installation of 10 solar-powered boreholes across key locations in the state.
The project, implemented under Component A2: Landscape Investment – Water Resources Management, is aimed at ensuring year-round access to clean water for irrigation and domestic use, especially in communities affected by the region’s short rainy season.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Kano, the project’s Communications Officer, Mrs. Maryam Abdulqadir, said the boreholes represented a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen food security and climate resilience.
She said the initiative also included the construction and rehabilitation of small dams, reservoirs, and other water infrastructure, with installations of pumps, water meters, and borehole heads.
“In addition to water provision, we are mobilising communities for erosion control and disaster prevention, using an integrated environmental management approach,” Abdulqadir said.
She addressed concerns raised in a video circulating on social media suggesting the boreholes were hand pump-operated.
“All boreholes were constructed following World Bank procurement guidelines and are solar-powered, not hand-operated as speculated,” she clarified.
Abdulqadir explained that the project costs reflect value-added features such as perimeter fencing, solar streetlights, and designated water-fetching points.
She said the boreholes, completed between October and December 2024, were located in areas including the School of Midwifery in Danbatta, Tsamiya Babba in Gezawa, and Kofar Mata in Kano Municipal.
“All project sites have geo-coordinates and are open to public verification. We encourage journalists and citizens to visit them,” Abdulqadir said.
The official also highlighted other interventions under Component B1: Community Climate Resilience – Community Strengthening.
They included the disbursement of ₦375 million as Community Revolving Funds (CRF) to 10 communities in Gwale, Dala, Madobi, and Kabo Local Government Areas.
According to her, the funds are intended to boost agricultural processing, business development, and value chain investments to support sustainable livelihoods.
“This support goes beyond water — it’s about improving livelihoods and building long-term resilience.”
Under Component C: Institutional and Policy Strengthening, Abdulqadir said the project delivered 10 refuse trucks and two pay loaders to the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
“These vehicles are already being deployed across the state and are enhancing waste management operations,” Abdulqadir said.
She reiterated the project’s commitment to positioning Kano as a model for sustainable development and climate adaptation.
“Each of our interventions is a step toward a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Kano,” Abdulqadir added.