15/07/2026
ACReSAL to Establish Green Skills Centre for Persons with Disabilities in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project says it will include Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in its Green Skills and Vocational Centre programme to improve their livelihoods.
State Project Coordinator, Dr. Muhammad Kabir, said the initiative, supported by the World Bank and the Bauchi State Government, will provide training in solar installation, waste recycling, tree nursery management, agro-processing, tailoring, crafts and other climate-smart vocational skills.
Dr. Kabir explained that dedicated slots would be reserved for persons with disabilities and urged the Association of People Living with Disability in Bauchi State to provide accurate data on its members to ensure effective planning and inclusion.
He added that the programme is designed to promote economic independence, create green jobs and encourage the active participation of beneficiaries in environmental restoration.
In his remarks, the State Chairman of the Association of People Living with Disability, Mr. Pali, commended ACReSAL for the initiative, describing it as the first climate resilience project in the state to deliberately create opportunities for persons with disabilities.
He also appealed for greater collaboration to enable more members across the state's 20 local government areas to benefit from the programme.
The initiative is part of ACReSAL's commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in building climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in Bauchi State.