Oyo Government Concludes Inspection of Erosion-Watershed Sites, Sets for Project Implementation
The Oyo State Government has concluded the final inspection of proposed project sites under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project- European Investment Bank (NEWMAP-EIB) intervention across the three senatorial zones of the state, paving the way for the commencement of construction works.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Honorable Ademola Aderinto, who led the inspection team, described the exercise as the final stage in the assessment of locations selected for the intervention, adding that the state has now met the key requirements for the take-off of the project.
According to him, the intervention will bring long-awaited relief to communities grappling with erosion and environmental degradation.
He noted that the successful completion of the preparatory processes was made possible through the commitment and support of the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, whose administration has prioritised tackling erosion challenges, strengthening climate change adaptation, and improving environmental sustainability across the state.
Honorable Aderinto assured residents of the affected communities that with the completion of all required processes, the NEWMAP-EIB project is set to move into the implementation phase.
Oyo Government Concludes Inspection of Erosion-Watershed Sites, Sets for Project Implementation
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Mar 16, 2026