Caleb Muftwang, Plateau State governor, is working towards addressing environmental challenges by initiating an institutional framework with the World Bank. The initiative is expected to generate reliable data aimed at mitigating food, drought and other natural disasters in the state.
Muftwang noted this during an interactive session with the World Bank team led by Francis Nkoka today. The governor appreciated the World Bank team for supporting the plateau grappling with recurring floods, drought and acute water shortages.
He also lauded the state disaster management agency for its coordinated efforts towards minimising flooding risk. He stressed that government action can be guided through targeted intervention and effective planning of accurate data. Muftwang emphasized the need to strengthen and structure the urban renewal policy of the state.
The state boss continued by highlighting drought as a common disaster that must be controlled. According to him, structural and non-structural measures like building codes, land planning can be effective in combating flooding in the state.
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Meanwhile, the AcReSAL project preceding the governor’s administration is now part of the reforms to address the environmental threats. Concerning AcReSAL, Muftwang revealed that his administration is investing in irrigation systems to compensate for drought losses.
He reaffirmed his commitment to improving the road infrastructure of rural communities in the state, which will lead to a successful integration. In his words, achieving the needs and aspirations of the people is the factor behind the World Bank partnership.
At present, the World Bank has conducted in-depth studies on flood disasters in Nigeria, studying their causes and economic impact. They have also promised to domesticate the findings in the plateau for swift responses and enhance disaster preparedness.
