COMPONENT B

COMMUNITY CLIMATE RESILIENCE

It consists of the following sub-components:
(i) community strengthening; and
(ii) community investments.

SOLAR STREET LIGHT & SOLAR BOREHOLE

Solar –Powered Boreholes: 17No solar powered boreholes were drilled in Akwanga LGAs with the capacity of 170 cubic metre.
6No boreholes were also drilled in 6No Nursery sites with 10 cubic meter each
27No boreholes for Rehabilitation and Construction in 27 communities with 752 cubic meter in all.
418No solar light was constructed and installed in Akwanga, Karu and Nasarawa LGAs benefitting 12,000 residence.

IMPACT TO THE PEOPLE OF AKWANGA AND TOTO

Reducing Farmer–Herder Conflicts with Solar Powered borehole in Akwanga, Nasarawa State
ACReSAL installed 17 solar-powered boreholes and 408 street lights, giving 51,396, residents clean water and safer communities
Clean water drastically reduced cholera, typhoid, hospital visits, and long treks that kept children out of school.
Livestock health improved: veterinary costs dropped from ₦3m → ₦600k, and cow prices increased to ₦300k–₦350k.
Economic activities expanded: garri production increased 8× in Angwan makama, women’s daily income grew, and cleaner products attracted buyers from multiple states.
Streetlights eliminated snakebites and robberies.
Most importantly, 2024 recorded zero farmer–herder conflicts, as water access reduced tensions and improved cooperation.
Community-led maintenance committees ensure sustainability, and the model is set for replication across all LGAs in Nasarawa State.

MECHANIZATION

The following Agricultural farm inputs were procured and distributed to farmers.

Power tillers,
Rice reapers,
Planters,
25No Tractors,
300 Solar powered irrigation pumps,
3,000 Organic Fertilizers,
Rain boots,
Hand gloves,
Face masks
Sprayers,
Overall jackets.

Revenue generated from different mechanization group is ₦7,995,000 from difference mechanized group from 13 LGA’s

DISTRIBUTION OF 25No. TRACTORS

DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL INPUTS

CRF DISBURSEMENT

A total of 33 Community Interest Groups (CIGs), consisting of 394 men and 282 women,

were trained for Community Revolving Fund (CRF) implementation.
Each of the 10 Community Revolving Fund Management Committees (CRFMCs) received a $25,000 soft loan

to support climate-friendly agricultural investments.

The intervention has contributed to:

Increased food security and income stability for farmers.
Strengthened rural economies through climate-smart agriculture.
Enhanced overall food security and livelihoods.

IMPACT OF THE CRF

Mr. Namu’s Farm; a beneficiary of Community Revolving Fund (CRF) Loan under the ACReSAL Project Harvested 15 bags of rice compared to his 2 bags.
Mr. Albert procured a motorcycle worth 1.3M for the transportation through

the income from his harvested crops