In continuation to its community engagement, The Jigawa Focal NGO, Partnership for Development Action (PADAC Foundation) has launched a community sensitization campaign on Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, waste management, and formation of waste management community interest groups (CIGs) in Hadejia Local government.

The event was aimed at promoting the adoption of eco-friendly waste management techniques and empower local communities to address waste management challenges effectively, as well as raising awareness about the adverse effects of improper waste disposal, and encourage residents to adopt responsible waste management practices.

Over the past decade, Hadejia has experienced rapid urbanization and population growth, resulting in increased waste generation. It is a well known fact that Improper waste disposal has led to issues such as perennial flooding, environmental pollution, the spread of diseases, and the degradation of public spaces. Therefore, the sensitization was conceptualized to mitigate these challenges and bring about a positive transformation in waste management.

To ensure the project’s success, PADAC Foundation has formed 8 Waste Management Community Interest Groups comprising 3 bio gas,2 landfill,3 waste recycling and 1 waste management groups.

These groups will then serve as catalysts for change and support the project’s activities at the grassroots level.

During the sensitization meeting and awareness sessions with the local residents, Various topics including waste segregation, recycling, composting, afforestation and the importance of clean surroundings for community health, were discussed.

These skills will empower residents to play an active role in waste reduction and management, leading to cleaner and healthier surroundings in Hadejia axis.

The Waste Management Community Interest Groups will then collaborate with the local government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders to develop sustainable waste management policies such as monthly sanitation and other initiatives, which will result to establishment of waste collection points, facilitate recycling programs, and implement awareness campaigns to ensure the long-term success of the project.

Speaking about the initiative, the Executive Director of PADAC Foundation, Hajiya Aisha Aminu explained that the ACReSAL project is a critical step towards ensuring the sustainable development of Hadejia, thereby encouraging responsible waste management practices.

She added that the exercise will create an empowered and eco-conscious society that prioritizes cleanliness and environmental preservation.

In his remark the chief Imam of Hadejia Mal. Yusuf Abdul rahman Represented by his deputy stressed the for cleanliness as contained in Islam, and warned against human activities that may leads to flooding. Also speaking the district head of Hadejia Atafi Alhaji Haruna Bashir who commended the effort of PADAC foundation, urged the participants to step down the message to their respective communities.

In his part a participant Alhaji Tijjani Dodo thanks the organisers of the exercise and pledged to do the needful.

With the launch of the ACReSAL project and the establishment of Waste Management Community Interest Groups, Hadejia is poised to become a shining example of effective waste management in Jigawa State. Through collective efforts and community participation, this transformative initiative promises a cleaner, greener, and healthier future for all residents.

Communication Unit.

ACReSAL Jigawa