By Aliyu Gerengi Gombe
The jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), Gombe State Acresal focal NGO, has embarked on a tree-planting exercise in Sabon Gari Bogo (Hayin Kwarin Misau), as part of efforts to support the Gombe State Government’s environmental protection and climate-change mitigation initiatives.
The exercise, which resulted in the planting of 550 trees of different species, also featured the free distribution of tree seedlings to members of the community.
The initiative is in line with the environmental vision of the Gombe State Governor, His Excellency Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, popularly known as “The Green Governor,” who has demonstrated strong commitment to combating climate change, desertification and environmental degradation across the state.
Speaking during the exercise, the District Head of Sabon Gari Bogo, Alhaji Dahiru Waziri,in his opening remarks, Dahiru expressed appreciation to Gombe state ACReSAL and its focal NGO, Jewel Environmental Initiative, for the intervention and support extended to the community.
He commended the initiative as timely and assured the organisers of the community’s continued support and commitment to government policies and programmes aimed at moving the Gombe State forward.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Jewel Environmental Initiative, cmrd. Samaila Bima (Mai Gwambawa), was represented by Mal. Dahiru Adamu, who served as the team lead of the exercise, called on members of the community to take proper care of the trees planted.
He urged residents to continue watering and protect the seedlings even after the rainy season to ensure that they survive and grow to maturity.
Mal. Dahiru described the exercise as a success, noting that the people of Sabon Gari Bogo embraced the tree-planting initiative with enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility towards environmental protection.
The exercise was attended by the Jewel Environmental Initiative team, the Sabon Gari Bogo ACReSAL Community Association and other members of the community.
The initiative further demonstrates the importance of community participation in addressing environmental challenges and supporting efforts to build a greener, healthier and more resilient Gombe State.
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