IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY - The NIA Zamboanga Sibugay Irrigation Management Office (ZSIMO) conducted the quarterly meeting of the Zamboanga Sibugay Communal Federation of Irrigators Associations (ZSCFIA) on June 5, 2025, at the ZSIMO Conference Hall in Sanito. Led by Federated President Mr. Eleazer Ricaborda and joined by NIA officials including Engr. Marie Therese T. Taladaua, Mr. Rene E. Maghanoy, and regional representatives, the meeting was attended by 30 IA presidents and officers from across the province.
The meeting tackled key updates on irrigation development, service delivery, and community involvement. A health awareness session on Mpox was also conducted by Sr. Industrial Nurse Ms. Carousel S. Lamatan, highlighting prevention, early detection, and hygiene practices to promote farmer health and safety. In line with NIA's commitment to organizational development, a review and validation of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) accreditation application and legal documents of the Dansulao Multi-Purpose Cooperative was conducted by Insitutional Development Program Head, Ms. Rosielyn R. Bayawa. This evaluation aimed to ensure compliance with NIA standards, supporting the cooperative's role in promoting sustainable irrigation and agricultural development in the province.