The Feed the Future Water for Agriculture activity has increased access to water for almost 55,000 farmers and herders in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States.
The programme which was supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has resulted in over 1,600 farmers adopting improved agriculture production practices.
A statement by the US Embassy in Abuja noted that conflict between herders and farmers in the Northeast is triggered by access to water and scarce water facilities.
The statement further explained across the three states, Water for Agriculture has constructed and rehabilitated 21 water facilities, including dams, irrigation schemes, boreholes, and water retention ponds.
Chairman of the Water Users Association in Zobi 2 Community, Borno State Usman Tella Mustapha said people walked for long distances to fetch water and their livestock suffered during dry seasons.
Also, speaking at the closeout event, USAID and Nigeria’s Director of Economic Growth and Environment Michelle Corzine said, the agency recognizes the importance of water access for consumption and agricultural use.
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