Speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor of Northeastern University, Gombe, Prof. Yusuph Yahaya Amuda, praised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the ACReSAL team for their commitment to environmental preservation.

He emphasized that beyond fostering climate resilience, the project enhances the university’s landscape and instills environmental consciousness in students and the broader community. Prof. Yusuph assured that the newly planted trees would be carefully nurtured and protected.

Gombe State ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, described the initiative as a strategic step towards sustainable development.

He said the initiative was part of broader ecological restoration efforts by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration aimed at mitigating climate change and promoting green investment in the state.

Dr. Sani Adamu revealed plans to extend the tree-planting project from the Gombe city gate to the airport, underscoring the administration’s dedication to combating climate change through proactive measures.

The ACReSAL project continues to spearhead environmental conservation efforts, reinforcing its mission to “green the environment and save lives.”