
The Federal Government has described the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project (ACReSAL) as a performing project, a rating that has opened the way for additional financing to scale up activities in 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to Daily Trust, the commendation came during the Hybrid Additional Financing Pre-Appraisal Mission meeting held in Bauchi on Monday, where officials discussed the project's progress and expansion plans.
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