Dr. Jauro gave the commendation when he received a delegation from Access Initiative Africa (AIA) on a courtesy visit to his office.

He described Governor Yahaya as the Green Governor, acknowledging his commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, which continues to support ACReSAL’s efforts to restore degraded landscapes, combat climate change, and protect lives and property.

The Project Coordinator reiterated that ACReSAL promotes inclusive environmental interventions that benefit women, youths, older persons and people with special needs. He expressed the project’s readiness to partner with AIA in advancing environmental sustainability, climate action and initiatives that safeguard the future of younger generations.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Executive Director of Access Initiative Africa, , said the visit was aimed at establishing a strategic partnership with ACReSAL in the areas of environmental protection, civic engagement, environmental safeguards and sustainability.

He highlighted AIA’s commitment to youth-led development and explained that the proposed collaboration would focus on initiatives such as the ’ , designed to strengthen youth participation in environmental issues and nurture a new generation of green ambassadors.

The delegation also proposed collaboration on ROOTS and Resilience, a cultural heritage and resilience festival aimed at promoting cultural preservation, community resilience and environmental awareness.

The Director of Communications, Access Initiative Africa, . , underscored the importance of the proposed partnership in amplifying youth engagement and promoting environmental responsibility through community-driven initiatives.

The proposed collaboration is expected to strengthen efforts towards environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, and the preservation of cultural heritage in Gombe State.

ACReSAL: Greening the Environment, Saving Lives.