Speaking, while declaring the workshop open, the Gombe State ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Amb. Sani Adamu Jauro said the training was aimed at strengthening collaboration for the successful implementation of various ACReSAL projects in the state.
He lauded Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for his support to ACReSAL which resulted in the payment of the counterpart funds for the implementation of the project in the state.

Amb. Sani Jauro expressed delight with the support from community, religious, and traditional leaders towards the implementation of the ACReSAL project, adding that the successes recorded so far were only achieved as a result of such support and cooperation from host communities.

He said that since the inauguration of the project in the state, a lot of achievements have been recorded.
“We have recorded many notable achievements such as tree planting, training of more than 200 members of Community Interested Groups (CIGs), and provision of support to various Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, among others.

In his remarks, Ismail Bima, the Chief Executive Officer of JEI while speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop held in Gombe on Wednesday said the training was to ensure the success of ACReSAL in the state.
Bima said the two-day event was to sensitize the stakeholders on the various components, objectives, and activities of ACReSAL as well as spell out areas the stakeholders could offer their support.
The environmentalist said there were no fewer than 150 participants at the workshop comprising ACReSAL desk officers, JEI staff, leaders of community associations, and traditional and religious leaders from across various affected communities in the state.
He called for more cooperation amongst all stakeholders towards ensuring unhindered implementation of the project.