Photo Gallery: Ebonyi State Scoping Mission
A Courtesy visit to Honourable Commissioner and the Permanent Secretary for Environment FPMU TEAM ON ASSESSMENT VISIT TO THE SPMU OFFICE
Photo Gallery: Akwa Ibom Scoping Mission
Courtesy visit to the Akwa Ibom State Office Courtesy Visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Finance Site visit at Udo street, off Barack Road, Akwa-Ibom
Photo Gallary: Kaduna State Scoping Mission
Courtesy Visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Abubakar Buba On Saturday, 5th July, 2025, the NEWMAP-EIB Delegation, led by the National Project Coordinator, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks NIAE, FNAH, FNIWE paid a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Abubakar Buba, in his office, in Kaduna. Discussions centered on the project’s implementation in Kaduna State. In attendance were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Kaduna, Linda Yakubu Tabat, Kaduna SPC, Gideon Sachi, FPMU Specialists, and some Staff of the SPMU. Site Assessment visit to UNGUWAR MATARE /BARDE, SABO-TASHA, CHUKUM LGA HAYIN DAN MANI, IGABI LGA
PRESS RELEASE: NEWMAP-EIB National Project Coordinator Holds High-Level Meeting with State Project Coordinators Ahead of Project Launch
The National Project Coordinator, European Investment Bank assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation -Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) on Friday held a high level meeting with the project coordinators of the 23 participating states, ahead of the project launch. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adams Kambari represented by Director Legal Services, Mrs O. A. Salako , Head, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Hazel Natukunda and all 23 Project Coordinators, Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation officers were amongst those who attended the meeting. In a compelling keynote address, Mrs. O.A. Salako, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to environmental sustainability and highlighted the importance of the NEWMAP-EIB project in tackling Nigeria’s pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, erosion, and other forms of land degradation. In her goodwill message, Hazel Natukunda, Head, UNOPS Nigeria, reaffirmed the organization’s support towards Nigeria’s development initiatives for the Environment sector, emphasizing the significance of partnerships and team work in driving progress. Earlier in his welcome address, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks, National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, outlined the meeting’s objectives, including providing project status updates, Draft work plan and strategizing for a successful launch in the month of June, 2025. He also called for unity of purpose, team spirit and coordination amongst the state project coordinators and their staff.
Photo Gallery: OYO State Scoping Mission
Courtesy Visit to the Executive Governor of Oyo State Ibarapa East Eruwa Gully Erosion Site Olorunsogo LGA, Igbeti Gully Erosion Site Visit to Alaafin Onigbeti of Igbeti Land LAUTECH Ogbomosho Gully Erosion Site
Photo Gallery: Ekiti State Scoping Mission
Courtsey Visit Efon LGA, Ward 4 Efon LGA Ward 5 Demidire Ileanu, Ado-Ekiti 2 Olorunda Main Culvet Ado Ekiti Olorunda Bridge, Ado Ekiti
Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks Bags Thomas Sankara Pan-African Leadership Award.
In a landmark recognition for selfless service and innovative leadership in addressing erosion and flood challenges in Nigeria, the National Project Coordinator, Nigeria Climate Adaptation Erosion and Watershed Project NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks has been awarded the prestigious PAN- AFRICAN selfless Leadership Prize for Excellence which aligns with the ideals of the late revolutionary icon, Thomas Sankara. The award was presented by the Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development (YOUPAD), an African youth organization dedicated to fostering leadership and entrepreneurship across the continent during a courtesy visit to the National Project Coordinator on Tuesday in Abuja . The YOUPAD President, Henry Nwankwo in his speech praised Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks for his selfless leadership, tireless efforts in ensuring the effective implementation of the NEWMAP-EIB project in 23 states. He Further highlighted his remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability in Nigeria. “We commend Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks for his selfless service and innovative leadership in addressing the pressing issues of erosion and flood management in Nigeria,” he said. The Thomas Sankara Pan-African Leadership Prize is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the advancement of African unity, social justice, and grassroots empowerment. Speaking after receiving the award, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks expressed gratitude to the YOUPAD Team for the honour and for also recognizing his work. The National Project Coordinator last week was honoured with the prestigious Award of Recognition as Hero of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation from the Federal College of Forestry, Jos Plateau State during its Annual Convocation Ceremony . Speaking after receiving the award, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks expressed gratitude to the YOUPAD Team for the honour and for also recognizing his work. The National Project Coordinator last week was honoured with the prestigious Award of Recognition as Hero of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation from the Federal College of Forestry, Jos, Plateau State, during its Annual Convocation Ceremony.