The World Bank’s Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project is dealing with major issues because of safety problems in Zamfara State. These issues could slow down important parts of the project. Despite these challenges, the project is still doing “Moderately Satisfactory.”
The $495.30 million project, which was approved in 2014, is meant to improve irrigation and drainage services, increase farming productivity, and better manage water resources in northern Nigeria. However, safety concerns have stopped construction at the Bakolori Irrigation Scheme (BIS), forcing work to only happen during the day.
As of now, 75.45% of the loan ($373.69 million) has been given out, with the project now expected to finish on January 31, 2025. Even with the challenges, the project has had some good results, like providing over 33,000 hectares of irrigated land, fixing infrastructure, and forming 839 water user groups.
The World Bank and the Federal government are still dedicated to the TRIMING project, making sure it matches the country’s agricultural aims. Also, the World Bank has agreed to fund three new projects in Nigeria, which add up to $1.57 billion. This includes the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project (SPIN).
