The distribution took place at the Community Education Resource Centre in Gombe, where ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, highlighted the initiative’s alignment with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s broader commitment to restoring degraded land and curbing environmental degradation.

“These stoves are designed for efficiency,” said Dr. Jauro. “They use small amounts of briquettes—helping low-income households reduce costs while minimizing deforestation caused by tree felling for cooking fuel.”

He urged beneficiaries to use the stoves sustainably, emphasizing that responsible usage would directly enhance their living conditions.

Representing the Senior District Head of Gombe, the District Head of Shamaki, Alhaji Usman Shamaki, praised the governor and ACReSAL for implementing impactful programs across Gombe State. He cautioned recipients against reselling or misusing the stoves, stressing the importance of community accountability.

Beneficiaries Maryam Abubakar and Tijjani Labaran expressed heartfelt gratitude, citing the life-saving effects of ACReSAL’s gully erosion interventions and the improved livelihood opportunities now available to their communities