FG inaugurates 10-man steering committee for climate-resilience programme

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-man steering committee for the implementation of the Programme for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Niger Basin project.

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja, said that it would be responsible for actualising the Nigerian component of the PIDACC project.

Adamu said that the committee would also provide guidance in ensuring the achievement of the project development objectives.

He added that the committee would give approval of annual work plan and budget, and carry out appraisal of regular progress reports and financial statements for informed decision.

He said that the ministry had setup the National Programme Coordination Unit, with the appointment and recruitment of key staff to implement the programme after receiving the approval of the Federal Executive Council.

According to her, the project when completed, will stabilise the macro-economy, enhance social inclusion, drive industrialisation and improve health, education and productivity of Nigerians.

Members of the steering committee include the managing directors of the four river basins; the ministry’s permanent secretary; the director, water resources planning and technical services; and representatives from the ministries of Finance, Environment and Agriculture.