LOCAL IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

iii. TCP/NIR/3202: FAO-Assistance in the Formulation of Bankable Projects in Support of the Jigawa State Irrigation Development Strategy: The Governor of Jigawa state requested for assistance from FAO to support the irrigation development of Jigawa state. A TCP Facility was approved for the support. Project implementation activities fully commenced in September 2009 with the arrival of FAO Technical Expert to backstop for this project. He was accompanied by National Consultant to Jigawa State for the preliminary review of the project. The outcome of the mission was discussed at a wrap up meeting chaired by the FAO Representative inviting official of the Jigawa State Government and the mission team. Feasibility study has been carried out by experts from the National Programme for Food Security and the reports are being collated.