The Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) Federal Project Management Team, led by Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks, was on a visit to the Cross River State, where they were received by the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Hon.Moses John Osogi , thereafter the team paid a courtesy call to HE, the Executive Governor of the State ably represented by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, RT. Hon. Peter A. Odey, at the government house, Calabar, Cross River State.
This visit was part of the Cross River State Scoping Mission, aimed at accessing the state’s readiness to participate in the project and draw funding from the European Investment Bank loan.
The Mission objective is to evaluate the state’s effective readiness, as a crucial step towards disbursement and project implementation take off.
The highlight of the visit was a special moment of recognition, where the Deputy Governor presented a plaque to the National Project Coordinator (NPC) for outstanding performance. This gesture acknowledges the NPC’s exceptional work and dedication to the project.
Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks was accompanied by Prof. Emmanuel Eyo, the Cross River State Project Coordinator, the FPMU Specialist staff and staff of the SPMU.
The visit demonstrates the project’s commitment to collaboration and stakeholders’engagement towards ensuring project successful implementation of NEWMAP-EIB in the State.
