Improving Irrigation Infrastructure in Nigeria to Enhance Sustainable Water Management and Crop Production - UTF/NIR/072/NIR
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Growing water scarcity poses significant challenges to agricultural production and food security in Nigeria, where erratic rainfall and recurrent droughts are becoming increasingly common with climate change. Simultaneously, the country faces high unemployment, with over 4 million young people entering the labour market annually. In response to these challenges, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provided technical support to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) to implement a project focused on transforming traditional flood-based irrigation into efficient, low-energy drip irrigation systems. In collaboration with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), the project established a 5 ha pilot drip irrigation scheme in Gari, in Kano State, targeting communities in both Kano and Jigawa states. This innovative system delivers water directly to plant roots, reducing water consumption while increasing crop yields. Through technical training sessions, the project strengthened the capacities of participants in sustainable water management practices.