Nigeria, May 24 -- The Edo State Government has formally launched a six-month implementation plan for the Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP EIB), which is funded by the European Investment Bank with a total allocation of €175 million.

At the inaugural steering and technical committee meeting held in Benin City, Mr. Ahmed Momoh, the State Coordinator of the project and Chief Executive Officer of the Edo Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency, said the initiative is designed to address gully erosion, land degradation and climate-related vulnerabilities throughout the state.

The project forms part of a larger climate adaptation programme that spans 23 states across Nigeria. According to Mr. Mom...