By Adamu Abubakar, Gombe

To enhance resilience against climate change, the JEWEL Environmental Initiative (JEI), Gombe State Acresal Focal NGO, conducted a one-day training for 126 women from communities in Gombe Metropolis.

Held at Gombe State University, the training focused on seedling production and backyard gardening to improve food security and nutrition within ACReSAL project-affected communities.

In his remarks, the MD/CEO of JEI, Ismail Umar Bima highlighted the importance of backyard gardening in poverty alleviation and environmental protection.

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The CEO cautioned participants against indiscriminate waste dumping, emphasizing its detrimental effects on hygiene, well-being, and the environment.

Bima encouraged participants to apply their knowledge and share it with others for broader community benefit.

In his goodwill message, the District Head of Jauro Kuna who also doubles as Chairman Grievances Redress Mechanism, Abubakar Isa, commended JEI for organizing the program and assured traditional leaders’ support towards the success of the initiative.

The training featured presentations from Gombe State ACReSAL Climate Change Officer, Aminu Maigari Malala, who trained participants on various seedling production methods; and Ibrahim Abubakar, who drilled the participants on techniques of establishing and managing backyard gardening.

Responding on behalf of the participants, Amina Abdullahi from Wuro Biriji expressed gratitude to JEI, ACReSAL, and the Gombe State Government for the workshop and pledged to apply the learned skills for the benefit of their families and communities.

The training drew Participants from 17 communities within two ACReSAL project sites, FCE (T) catchment and Doma catchment areas.

At the end of the training, the participants received seedlings of various species, including guava, pawpaw, moringa, okra, and spinach, for planting in their backyards.