I am Dr. Shittu Whanda Ja'afaru, Project Coordinator of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) Gombe State Project Management Unit (SPMU). On behalf of the entire project team, I extend a warm welcome to you on our website.
The NEWMAP-EIB project is a collaborative effort between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Investment Bank, aimed at addressing climate change, erosion, and watershed management challenges in Gombe State. Our mission is to improve the livelihoods of communities affected by environmental degradation and promote sustainable development in the state... read-more
The Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) is a €175 million, 5-year initiative launched in 2025 to tackle severe soil erosion, flooding, and watershed degradation across 23 Nigerian states. Assisted by the European Investment Bank (EIB), it builds on the initial World Bank-funded NEWMAP, focusing on engineering solutions, climate-resilient landscape management, and livelihoods support.
Key Aspects of NEWMAP-EIB
Goal: To reduce vulnerability to soil erosion, manage watershed degradation, and enhance community climate resilience.
Project Focus: Implements on-the-ground interventions including gully erosion control, slope stabilization, and integrated watershed management.
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The NEWMAP-EIB project, Gombe State received the Youth O’clock Advancement Association (Gombe…
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