The National Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, Abdulhamid Umar, has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for his outstanding leadership and commitment to environmental restoration and sustainable development.
Umar, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Governor in Gombe, praised the state for accelerating implementation of ACReSAL projects and positioning itself as a model for other Northern states.
“We are truly impressed with the quality and speed of work being executed in Gombe State under the ACReSAL Project,” Umar said. “You are not just leading in Gombe, but driving implementation across the entire Northern region. This is the kind of political will we’ve always advocated for. We’ll have to bring the Federal Government and other subnationals to Gombe to see the magic happening here.”
He noted that the state government’s approach to land restoration, water management and climate resilience deserves replication across Nigeria.
In his remarks, Governor Yahaya, who is also Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustainable environmental management.
“We’re up and doing to put life back into our land and ensure that our people, who are mostly farmers, can fully enjoy the benefits of God-endowed natural resources,” the Governor said.
He attributed the success of ACReSAL projects in Gombe to focused leadership and effective partnerships, assuring that the state would continue to lead efforts in tackling desertification, land degradation and other climate-related challenges.
The Governor also pledged to invite the ACReSAL National Coordinator to address the NSGF during one of its upcoming meetings, stressing the need for other states to benefit from the project’s model.
