Photo Gallery: Anambra State Scoping Mission
FPMU Visit to Ndiagu Ikenga-Ogidi Erosion Site, Anambra State. Abagana Gully Erosion site, Anambra State Ugamuma Obosi Erosion Site. Npor Fly-Over, Anambra State
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Recognition for Excellence: Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks Honored for Exceptional Performance
The National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks NIAE,FNAH, FNIWE, has received a prestigious award for his outstanding leadership and dedication to driving the NEWMAP-EIB project forward. Presented by the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Dr. Felix Odimegwu, Thursday, on behalf of the Anambra State Government, this award celebrates Engr. Yalaks’ tireless efforts in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development. The National Project Coordinator (NPC) reaffirms NEWMAP-EIB’s commitment to tackling environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development in the state. Present during the presentation were the National Project Coordinator (NEWMAP-EIB), Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks (3rd from L), Engr. Dr. Felix Odimegwu, Anambra State Honourable Commissioner for Environment, (2nd from L), The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment, Mr Tochukwu Obdogha (1st from R) and Delta State Project Coordinator, Prof. Phillip O. Phil-Eze (1st from L)
Delta State Receives Commendation for ₦1 Billion Counterpart Fund Contribution to NEWMAP-EIB
The National Project Coordinator, NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks has commended the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led administration for approval and release of the sum of one billion naira to the counterpart fund account demonstrating the highest level of political will to tackle environmental challenges in the state. This he said has secured the state as one of the 23 beneficiary states for European Investment bank intervention. ” It is an example of what we are expecting from our Authorizing environments” he said. Engr. Yalaks made this known when he led the Federal Project Management Unit delegation on a courtesy visit to the Office of the Secretary to the State Govt of Delta state, Dr. Kingsley Emu on Friday in Asaba, Delta State. He also confirmed that after conducting an assessment of the prioritized sites which are currently active, aggressive, a threat to infrastructural development, and a threat to lives, they are therefore considered as candidate sites in line with the conditions precedence of the European Investment Bank intervention. ” They are sites to invest in and have met the conditions precedence, Delta State has met all by 100%”. Welcoming the FPMU delegation, the SSG, Dr. Kingsley Emu highlighted some notable achievements under the NEWMAP phase 1, such as the Owanta erosion and stormwater management project in Ika North East and Obomkpa and Ukwu-Nzu Erosion Sites in Aniocha North Local Government Area, which he said, followed due process of project specifications. Dr. Emu appealed to NEWMAP- EIB for a replica of this success in other ongoing projects in the state. He assured the NEWMAP-EIB FPMU delegation of the Delta State government’s unwavering support in ensuring a safe environment and resilience to the impact of climate change. Earlier, in his remarks, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Jamani Tommy Ejiro revealed that the promises of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the people of Okpanam community during his election campaigns have begun to yield positive results in the community following the approval of the Amachai/Ogbozoma and Vanguard Area Erosion Sites for intervention. Hon. Jamani reiterated the state government’s resolve to extend the NEWMAP- EIB project to other communities ravaged by erosion. “This move aims to secure and sustain the environment in Delta state” he said. Present at the meeting were the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Minnie Oseji, State Project Coordinator, Mr. Benedict Nwaokocha, NEWMAP- EIB Specialist Staff, amongst other top government officials.
Press Release: Gov. Otu Recieves NEWMAP-EIB Delegation, Pledges Full Support to Tackle gully Erosion in C’River.
Gov. Otu Recieves NEWMAP-EIB Delegation, Pledges Full Support to Tackle gully Erosion in C’River. The Cross River Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has pledged his full support to the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) in its effort to combat gully erosion in the state. Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made the pledge at the Government House, Calabar, on Friday, during a courtesy visit by the Federal Project Management Team, led by the National Project Coordinator, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks. He acknowledged the intervention made by Cross River State NEWMAP phase 1 and thanked the team for continuing from where they stopped. He pledged the state government’s support for the project, underscoring its significance to the preservation of livelihoods of the people who would have otherwise been adversely affected by fully erosion, as seen in the destruction of farmlands. The visit was part of the Cross River State Scoping Mission aimed at assessing the state’s readiness to participate in the project and draw funding from the European Investment Bank. The mission objective is to evaluate the state’s effective readiness, as a crucial step towards disbursement and project implementation take off. The visit also demonstrates the project’s commitment to collaboration and stakeholders’ engagement towards ensuring the successful implementation of NEWMAP-EIB in the state. The National Project Coordinator was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses John Osogi, the State Project Coordinator, Prof. Emmanuel Eyo and Staff of the State Project Management Unit. 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.
Photo News: Cross River State Scoping Mission
FPMU Courtesy Visit to the Executive Governor to Cross River State NPC Meeting with Cross River State Project Management Staff on 25th Feb. 2025 EDIM OTOP EROSION SITE EKAYE CROSS RIVER-NORTH EROSION SITE Garment Factory By Jonathan ByPass Calabar Ikot Effanga, Calabar Mechanic Village, Ikot Ekpo
CROSS RIVER: Governor Lauds NEWMAP-EIB for combating Soil Erosion in the country.
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.
PRESS RELEASE: NEWMAP-EIB Project Set for Launch as Environment Minister Receives Briefing on Disbursement Readiness.
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) of the European Investment Bank assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks on Wednesday, briefed the Honorable Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal on the disbursement readiness status of the project. The briefing, which took place at the Ministry of Environment, marked a significant milestone towards the launch of the project. The NPC while briefing the Minister, provided an update on the project’s preparation, highlighting the progress made in meeting the conditions precedence (CPs) for disbursement. The project aims to address the issues of land degradation in a targeted subwatershed, improve the livelihood of communities affected by erosion, enhance food security, and promote environmental resilience for sustainable development. “This trajectory will transition the project to the next phase, which involves its official launch and declaration of its effectiveness by the Honorable Minister for Environment and Chairman of the National Steering Committee of an agreed date and venue. This important event will have the participation of the states, Federal MDAs, UNOPS, EIB, some selected NEWMAP-EIB Champion Governors, Federal Ministry of Finance, Representation from the National Assembly by the relevant various committees on Environment” he said. The Honourable Minister for Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far commended the project team for their hard work, and further assured the team of the Ministry’s support towards actualizing and achieving the Project Development Objectives ( PDO) and it’s set out targets. He emphasized the importance of the project in addressing the pressing issues of soil erosion and other forms of land degradation in Nigeria. He further charged the NEWMAP-EIB Team to intensify sensitization on the project’s objectives and goals through aggressive publicity, Stakeholders and Community engagements and mobilization. The Representative of European Investment Bank, Moussa Nakoulima, in his remarks, expressed appreciation to the Honorable Minister, for his support. While highlighting on the role of the NEWMAP-EIB team, he reiterated that the project has met all conditions precedence for disbursement by the EIB. He also disclosed that the first disbursement which is expected in no distant time will be 10% of the total EIB financing. With the attainment of the condition readiness for disbursement now, the project is set to be launch. The launch will mark the beginning of the project implementation, which will include infrastructural investment in the areas of gully erosion control, flood water management, and other forms of land degradation will be implemented using the watershed management approach for sustainable development. The meeting had in attendance, the Honorable Minister for Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, some Technical Directors of the Ministry, the National Project Coordinator, NEWMAP-EIB team, the Representative of EIB, the Director of Information of the Ministry and the Minister’s Support Staff.
NEWMAP-EIB, FCTA, to explore collaborative opportunities for environmental sustainability
In a move to explore collaborative opportunities for environmental sustainability, the National project Coordinator NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks NIAE, FNAH, FNIWE on Wednesday 12th February 2025, played host to delegation of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) led by the Director Planning Dr. Haruna Umar. The FCTA representatives who were on a courtesy visit expressed interest in collaboration and partnership with NEWMAP-EIB. Given the challenges of land degradation and erosion affecting the FCT and environs, the mandate secretary & NEWMAP-EIB collaboration is key as it will leverage collective efforts in addressing the environmental challenges and further drive sustainable development. Dr. Haruna Umar who led the delegation, expressed optimism that with NEWMAP-EIB’s proven record of success in addressing environmental challenges, this partnership will strengthens efforts in sustainable land management and environmental restoration in the Federal Capital Territory, which falls under the FCTA’s Agricultural, Water and Environmental sectors. The meeting had in attendance, the National project Coordinator NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks NIAE, FNAH, FNIWE, Mr Haruna Umar (Director Planning FCTA), Dr Fortune Onwumere (DD forestry FCTA) and the NEWMAP-EIB Specialist Staff.