Environmental research

Malam-sidi is the headquarters of Kwami Local Government of Gombe state. It is situated in Gombe north senatorial district, it has population of Nineteen thousand nine hundred and sixty-three (19,963) comprising men, women, youth and children must of whom are peasant farmers. Faced with the problem of desert encroachment, Health challenges, environmental degradation, poor nutrition and abject poverty. The community met with FOYAE to discuss the challenge and possible solutions. The discussion resulted to this proposed project. The goal is; to strengthen local capacity for an enhanced livelihood, protected and conducive environment, good health, reduced poverty and increased well being. To the stated goal FOYAE will carry out the following activities; Orientation and training of project team members; Advocacy and sensitization of stakeholders; Community dialogue, Establishment of Community Environment Protection Committee (CEPC); Site clearing ; Tree planting and maintenance; Establishment of a nursery and maintenance; Project identification and branding ; Commissioning and handing over; Reporting writing and documentation.

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