By Halilu Mohammed Teli Climate change and environmental degradation remain among the greatest threats to semi-arid regions like Gombe State. But today, the story is changing ,from despair to renewal, thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro State Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, Gombe State Acresal Project. With the firm support of Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya and the World Bank, Dr. Jauro has turned ACReSAL into a force for environmental sustainability and community empowerment. One of the biggest areas of impact is gully erosion control. Among the flagship multi-billion naira interventions are: The massive project at Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, safeguarding critical infrastructure and learning environments. The Hayin Misau to Government Girls College Doma gully ,once a deadly threat to lives, schools, and homes, now undergoing comprehensive remediation. The gully from Gomb...
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