Dr. Agene, praised Governor Namadi’s administration for its dedication and integrity, saying that its unmatched to many states across the federation.
“Your Excellency, you are one of the most efficient, committed, transparent, and honest governors we have engaged with. The people of Jigawa State are indeed blessed to have you,” she said.
She highlighted that Jigawa State’s visible performance during a recent evaluation of World Bank-supported projects, has made Jigawa to emerge as one of the best-performing states under the AcReSAL project.
“Your commitment towards the community level, really emphasized what AcreSal is set to do and we have no doubt that the communities in Jigawa State are well positioned to benefit from the project,” she explained.
Agene further stressed that the team was on a diligence mission to assess ongoing projects, identify areas of strength and improvement and offer recommendations to enhance implementation.
The focus of the mission she added, is to see the ongoing projects and provide recommendations on implementation and progress.
In his remarks, Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state, welcomed the delegation and expressed gratitude for the recognition accorded him and the state.
“I want to use this opportunity to say that AcreSal projects have impacted very well on the lives of people of Jigawa State.
He also acknowledged Dr. Agene’s commitment and strict adherence to best practices, describing her as a firm, honest and dedicated partner in development.
“I want to assure you that in Jigawa State you have a partner that will ensure the sustainability of this project.”
The AcReSAL project, is a World Bank-funded initiative that focuses on addressing climate and environmental challenges in Nigeria’s semi-arid regions.
