The Anambra government is set to revitalize existing dams and improve irrigation farming in collaboration with the Federal Government through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project starting in 2025. The initiative aims to tackle food scarcity challenges in the nation.
During an engagement meeting in Awka, Mrs. Stella Arachie, the Leader of the SPIN Project, emphasized the importance of dam safety, irrigation, and hydro power studies. The team is assessing suitable locations for dam reactivation in Anambra, requiring criteria like water availability, land ownership proof, and 500 hectares of land.
Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, the Secretary to the Anambra State Government, affirmed the state’s commitment to supporting the project for crop production, particularly rice and maize. Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Forster Ihejiofor, highlighted the state’s existing dams in Ogboji, Ufuma, and Ifite Ogwari/Omor, which are well-equipped for year-round irrigation farming.
A preparatory team from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority visited Ogboji and Ifite Ogwari/Omor dams to assess the potential of the areas for the SPIN project.
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