2,180 disability communities to benefit from climate-smart agriculture training - Businessday NG

No fewer than 2,180 persons from disability communities across six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will benefit from training on sustainable climate-smart agricultural practices aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening resilience to climate change.

The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between The Leprosy Mission Nigeria and The Leprosy Mission Sweden, with support from the Swedish Mission Council (SMC).

Speaking during a one-day PIAC/Stakeholders meeting organised for members of the Project Advisory Committee in Sokoto, the State Programme Officer of

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria, Mr. Ameh Jerry, said the project seeks to enhance community resilience through climate change adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, and the promotion of gender equality, human rights, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities.

According to him, the programme will be implemented in Sokoto, Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and will train 30 master trainers on climate change management, environmental sustainability, conflict sensitivity, and religious tolerance to support effective implementation of the project.