Gombe ACReSAL Donates PPE to Ministry of Environment to Boost Sanitation Drive

The Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) worth millions of naira to the State Ministry of Water, Environment, and Forest Resources to strengthen sanitation and environmental protection efforts.

Presenting the items at the ministry’s headquarters, the State Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, said the intervention was part of ACReSAL’s institutional support to enhance the ministry’s capacity in line with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s environmental policy.

According to him “The gesture underscores ACReSAL’s commitment to environmental sustainability and public health, reinforcing the state’s sanitation drive with modern protective gear for frontline workers.

The donation includes 150 reflective jackets, 50 safety boots, and 50 customized helmets, which will be deployed during the monthly sanitation exercise across the state. Dr. Jauro urged the ministry to ensure judicious distribution and proper use of the equipment.

Responding on behalf of the Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed Bello Kumo, expressed appreciation to ACReSAL for the support, assuring that the items would be appropriately distributed to relevant units.

He commended Governor Yahaya and the World Bank for backing the ACReSAL project, which has continued to provide critical support to ministries, departments, and agencies in the state.