ABIA NEWMAP EIB

14/10/2026

Erosion control is about more than land. It’s about people.

At Abia NEWMAP–EIB, we’re working to protect lives, livelihoods and community voices.

From supporting affected families to protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring communities are part of the process, our Social & Livelihood Unit is helping to make implementation inclusive, dignified and people-centred.

🎥 So, what’s happening now—and what comes next?

Watch our conversation with the Social & Livelihood Specialist and find out. 👇

🔗 https://youtu.be/2YexNW39YE0

European Investment Bank UNOPS Newmap-eib Imo State NEWMAP-EiB

11/10/2026

10/09/2026

DAY 3 | LEARNING. COLLABORATING. DELIVERING IMPACT.

Abia State SPIU joined fellow participating States for the final day of the NEWMAP-EIB Joint Mission and Capacity-Building Programme in Kano.

The day featured presentations from the thematic groups, practical reflections, knowledge sharing and a closing session, bringing together key lessons from Communications, HR & Administration, GIS/NRM/WRM, ICT/MIS, GRM/GBV and Audit/FO.

The programme reinforced a shared commitment to stronger systems, improved institutional capacity, accountability and effective project delivery.

As the training concludes, Abia State SPIU returns with renewed knowledge, stronger collaboration and a deeper commitment to advancing climate resilience and sustainable erosion management in our communities.

LEARNING TODAY. STRONGER SYSTEMS TOMORROW.

UNOPS European Investment Bank NEWMAP-EiB

07/09/2026

STRENGTHENING CAPACITY. DRIVING IMPACT. BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

The Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) has commenced its GoN–UNOPS–FPMU–SPIU Joint Mission and Capacity Building Programme at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano State.

Representing the Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr. Dahir M. Hashim, Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, welcomed participants to the State alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.

The programme brings together Abia State and 22 other participating States, represented by their State Project Coordinators and multidisciplinary teams comprising Administration, Communications, GIS, GBV/GRM, Internal Audit, ICT/MIS, Finance, Water Resources and Natural Resources Officers, among others.

The capacity-building programme is designed to strengthen workflow collaboration, improve institutional systems, enhance technical capacity and drive effective project delivery.

A key highlight of the opening day was the Workflow, Documentation and Archiving Management System (WDAMS) training, facilitated by Daniella Crucerescus, equipping project teams with practical knowledge for more efficient workflow, documentation and records management.

Together, we are building stronger institutions, strengthening climate action and advancing a more resilient Nigeria.
UNOPS NEWMAP-EiB European Investment Bank

18/07/2026

Digital transformation is not optional—it drives impact at scale.

From 15–17 July 2026, the Abia NEWMAP–EIB SPIU participated in the FPMU–UNOPS WDAMS Roll-Out Training, working alongside colleagues across states to strengthen workflow management, documentation, and institutional knowledge systems.

Through hands-on sessions and peer exchange, we built capacity to standardize processes, improve compliance, and enable real-time information sharing.

This goes beyond a system upgrade—it marks a deliberate shift toward greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability in project delivery.

We will continue to leverage digital solutions to strengthen implementation and deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

This is how we drive efficiency.
This is how we deepen transparency.
This is how we deliver results that matter.

NEWMAP-EiB European Investment Bank UNOPS

07/07/2026

Environmental Update: Amamba, Dodds Methodist & Atta Emede Ibeku

Following a distress call from the Amaewu Amamba Community in Uzuakoli, Bende LGA on 3 July 2026, the Abia State Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with Abia NEWMAP–EIB, undertook an immediate joint technical assessment on 6 July 2026.

The findings confirm a rapidly deteriorating situation at the Amamba erosion site. Subsequent assessments at Dodds Methodist (Uzuakoli) and Atta Emede Ibeku (Umuahia North LGA) indicate similarly severe conditions. Both Amamba and Atta Emede are now classified within a high-to-critical risk category.

Gully expansion is advancing aggressively toward homes and critical access roads. In several locations, roads have already been severed, and properties are facing imminent structural failure. With each rainfall event, the scale and speed of degradation intensify.

This situation demands urgent, coordinated intervention—not only to safeguard lives and property, but also to prevent significantly higher economic, environmental, and social costs in the near future.

Preliminary analysis points to a convergence of factors, including:

* Inadequate and poorly managed drainage systems
* Absence of effective stormwater control infrastructure
* Unregulated and climate-insensitive development patterns
* Increasing intensity of seasonal rainfall linked to climate variability

Abia NEWMAP–EIB remains fully committed to protecting vulnerable communities, strengthening infrastructure resilience, and advancing sustainable environmental management across the State.

Coordinated technical response efforts are already underway. Further updates will be provided as actions progress.

NEWMAP-EiB UNOPS European Investment Bank Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State - BCA

05/07/2026

⏳ Counting Down…

The Abia NEWMAP–EIB State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), in collaboration with the University of St Andrews, will be hosting a One-Day Stakeholder Workshop on:

“Rebundling Sovereignty over Local Nature in Global Governance (RESOLVING)”

This important engagement will bring together key stakeholders to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and advance sustainable environmental governance.

🌍 Driving innovation
🤝 Building partnerships
🌱 Securing our environmental future

Are you ready?




NEWMAP-EiB European Investment Bank UNOPS Zenith Bank Plc

12/06/2026

Happy Democracy Day! 🇳🇬

Democracy thrives where transparency, accountability, and rule-based governance are upheld.

At Abia NEWMAP-EIB SPIU, we remain committed to compliant processes, responsible project delivery, and the prudent stewardship of public resources across Abia State.

Our focus is clear: delivering climate-resilient infrastructure that strengthens institutions and creates lasting value for communities.

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