The Arewa Revival Project has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, commending his administration’s ecological interventions in Kano State as strategic investments in food security, rural development and environmental sustainability.
The group praised the Federal Government’s ongoing interventions in the Kano River Irrigation Scheme, particularly at Tiga Dam, Challawa Gorge Dam and Kafin Chiri Dam, describing them as critical to unlocking the agricultural potential of Northern Nigeria.
In a statement signed by its Project Coordinator, Hon. Muttaka Ahmed Ibrahim, the group said the projects, being implemented through the Ecological Project Office under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, reflected the administration’s commitment to sustainable development and economic transformation.
It noted that the interventions would expand irrigable farmland, improve water management, boost agricultural production and create employment opportunities for farmers and rural communities.
According to the project overview, the intervention at Tiga Dam is designed to open about 875 hectares of additional irrigation land, while projects at Challawa Gorge Dam and Kafin Chiri Dam are expected to develop 240 hectares and 164.91 hectares respectively.
The group said the projects aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on food security, economic diversification, poverty reduction and inclusive growth.
It, however, stressed that the success of the interventions would depend on timely completion, effective maintenance, transparent implementation and the active participation of beneficiary communities.
“We must act today to protect our ecological ecosystems and secure a sustainable future for generations to come,” the group said, insisting that ecological remediation must balance biodiversity conservation with environmental sustainability and community livelihoods.
It described the Kano River Irrigation Scheme as proof that ecological restoration must go hand in hand with community engagement, livelihood support and sustainable agricultural opportunities.
The group called on government agencies, local stakeholders and farming communities to support the projects, expressing confidence that continuity in leadership would help consolidate ongoing development initiatives.
It consequently declared its support for Tinubu’s re-election, urging the people of Arewa to embrace sustainable development and actively participate in the democratic process.
