Kaduna Launches ₦34 Billion Project to Combat Gully Erosion and Flooding

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has initiated a ₦34 billion flood and gully erosion control project in the Rigasa and Tudun Wada areas, aiming to permanently resolve long-standing environmental issues. The project is designed to significantly reduce flood risks and protect homes, which have been repeatedly devastated by seasonal rains and uncontrolled development.

For decades, residents of Rigasa and Tudun Wada have endured the destructive impact of floods and gully erosion. Heavy rainfall, exacerbated by inadequate drainage and urban sprawl, has destroyed properties, businesses, and public spaces, causing immense hardship. The annual rainy season brought not only anxiety but also the real threat of losing homes and livelihoods.

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As part of our unwavering commitment to confronting the longstanding challenges of environmental degradation, flooding, and gully erosion, I had the honour of performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the ₦34 billion Rigasa/Tudun Wada Flood and Gully Erosion Control Project, alongside the presentation of over ₦2 billion in compensation cheques to Project Affected Persons.

The groundbreaking ceremony for this ambitious intervention signals a strong commitment from the Kaduna State Government to environmental protection as a core component of its development agenda. Governor Sani emphasized that the project is more than just engineering; it embodies the administration's values. "As part of our unwavering commitment to confronting the longstanding challenges of environmental degradation, flooding, and gully erosion, I had the honour of performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the ₦34 billion Rigasa/Tudun Wada Flood and Gully Erosion Control Project," he stated.

During the ceremony, over ₦2 billion in compensation was distributed to individuals affected by the project. Governor Sani stressed that development must be just and compassionate. "This important intervention reflects a fundamental principle that guides our administration: that development must not only deliver progress, but must also uphold justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity," he remarked. This approach highlights a governance philosophy where infrastructure development prioritizes the well-being and rights of ordinary citizens.

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This important intervention reflects a fundamental principle that guides our administration: that development must not only deliver progress, but must also uphold justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity.