Gombe ACReSAL Conducts Inception Workshop for Stakeholders for Effective 2025 Project Implementation
The Gombe State ACReSAL Project, through the focal NGO, Jewel Environmental Initiative, has convened a capacity building workshop for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Local Government Desk Officers, community associations, and the focal NGO to enhance their understanding of the 2025 work plan and ensure effective project implementation.
Speaking at the opening session of the event, the Gombe State ACReSAL Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his inclusive governance approach.
He emphasized the project’s commitment to transparency and integrity, highlighting the transparent selection process of the CBOs, which adhered to World Bank guidelines and standards.
Dr. Jauro stressed the importance of community engagement and emphasized the need for all stakeholders to work diligently and ethically.
“You were brought in to add value to ACReSAL,” he stated, “not for profit, but for community building.”
He mandated that all stakeholders in collaborative projects with donor agencies and development partners adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Dr. Sani Jauro assured participants that this capacity building initiative would continue to enhance the skills and capabilities of all stakeholders, highlighting that Governor Inuwa’s people-oriented approach, emphasizing that his policies and programs emanate from the needs of the people, aligns perfectly with World Bank standards.
He acknowledged that the ACReSAL project may consider adding more CBOs in areas demonstrating effective performance, while also emphasizing that any organization or officer failing to meet expectations would be disengaged.
“Our focus is on effective work delivery,” he stated.
Dr. Jauro urged participants to proactively report issues and challenges, providing valuable feedback to improve project performance.
“The ACReSAL Project does not discriminate based on religion, tribe, or region,” he said, “reflecting Governor Yahaya’s inclusive governance policies.”
He encouraged participants to serve as “mouthpieces” for their communities, dedicating themselves to the success of the project in their respective localities.
In his goodwill message, the Special Adviser to Gombe State Governor on Environment and Ecology, Mu’azu Garba, said, “The Gombe State government is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of the people and the environment.”
He highlighted that through ACReSAL, the government had successfully executed numerous projects.
“Our performance in Gombe on environmental issues is recognized both nationally and internationally, further attesting to the government’s readiness to improve resilience and mitigate climate change,” he stated.
Earlier in his welcome address, Ismaila Umar Bima, CEO of Jewel Environmental Initiative, the focal ACReSAL NGO, emphasized the importance of this inception workshop in sensitizing stakeholders on the 2025 work plan and preparing them for a successful project year. He urged each CBO representative to embrace their responsibilities seriously.
Ismaila Bima called on the participants to pay close attention and thoroughly understand their roles. He emphasized the need for diligent and effective execution of their duties.
Also speaking, the District Head of Bogo, Alh. Umar Baddi Galadima, and the Chairman of the Grievance Redress Committee, Alh. Isa Abubakar, commended the government and the ACReSAL project for their interventions. They urged the participants to approach their roles with dedication, considering them as a valuable service to their community, a legacy that will endure long after their involvement.
They called for more support for the ACReSAL project and activities, as well as for the overall government policies and programs.
The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including three representatives from each CBO, one Desk Officer from each LGA, representatives from other relevant community associations, and the focal ACReSAL NGO.