Kaduna Awards N50bn Flood, Erosion Control Contracts Under ACReSAL

The Kaduna State government, through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, has signed contracts worth over N50 billion for major flood and gully erosion control projects in parts of the state.

The government said the projects, which will be executed in Rigasa/Tudun Wada, Kawo and Zaria townships, were aimed at tackling flooding, gully erosion and land degradation affecting communities across Kaduna State.

A statement by the state Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), on Friday, said the contracts were awarded following what the government described as a rigorous and transparent procurement process.

According to the statement, three construction firms, Mothercat Nigeria Limited, CGC Nigeria Limited and Spectrum Engineering Limited emerged successful bidders for the projects.

The Rigasa/Tudun Wada construction corridor was awarded to Mothercat Nigeria Limited

The statement revealed that the project, which stretches over 17 kilometres, will involve structural engineering and bio-remediation works aimed at stabilising the soil and controlling water flow through reinforced concrete open channels and transition sections along the corridor.

The Kawo corridor project was awarded to Spectrum Engineering Limited.

Covering over three kilometres, the project will focus on expanding water channels to prevent washouts, while stone pitching, composites and bio-remediation techniques will also be deployed to protect vulnerable areas.

Similarly, the Zaria corridor project was awarded to CGC Nigeria Limited.

The project spans more than 11 kilometres and is expected to feature preventive engineering structures designed to improve water flow capacity and protect adjoining properties as well as public infrastructure from flood and erosion damage.

The government said the interventions would help address the growing environmental challenges posed by flooding and land degradation in different communities across the state.

It added that the projects would also protect lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure, while strengthening climate resilience and sustainable land management.

The statement said the projects reflect the shared commitment of the Kaduna State Government and the ACReSAL Project to combating environmental degradation and promoting ecological sustainability for present and future generations.