Katsina State Government has launched a new green economy roadmap to transform the state into a hub for green investment and sustainable development.
This is coming following a high-profile Climate Action and Green Investment Summit held yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
In a communique jointly signed by Dr. Yusuf Gide and Alh. Abdullahi Yar Adua, the summit resolved that Katsina faces acute risks from desert encroachment, soil degradation, and water scarcity, threatening agricultural livelihoods and exacerbating poverty across our communities.
Experts at the summit also identified substantial green investment potential that could transform these challenges into opportunities.
“Opportunities abound in solar energy, sustainable dryland agriculture, agroforestry, eco-tourism, and waste-to-energy projects, offering pathways for job creation and economic diversification,” the Communique added.
The Katsina State Government made commitments at the summit, including finalizing a comprehensive State Climate Action Plan for 2025-2030 with concrete targets for emissions reduction and achieving 40% renewable energy adoption by 2030.
According to the resolution, “The state government will establish a Green Investment Fund to catalyze public-private partnerships in climate action initiatives.”
The private sector also pledged investments in scalable solar energy projects and climate-smart irrigation systems, while development partners committed to mobilizing technical and financial support for reforestation and rural clean energy access programs.
Stakeholders further emphasized the importance of community involvement in climate solutions, noting, “Indigenous knowledge and grassroots participation are critical to designing culturally appropriate adaptation strategies, with a focus on gender-inclusive approaches.”
Strategic recommendations from the summit include accelerating solar mini-grid deployments, promoting drought-resistant crops and rainwater harvesting techniques, creating tax breaks for green enterprises, upgrading meteorological infrastructure, and integrating climate literacy into school curricula.
This Summit marks a pivotal step toward a resilient, green Katsina. The time for bold, collaborative action is now.
The high-level summit brought together key stakeholders from government, private sector, civil society, academics and development partners to chart a sustainable future for the northern state, which faces significant environmental challenges.
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