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Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency, Gombe (2026)

29/09/2026

GOSEPA COMMENCES INSPECTION OF 250 WASTE COLLECTION POINTS
— Moves to strengthen waste management, curb indiscriminate dumping

The Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (GOSEPA) has commenced the inspection of 250 designated waste collection points across the Gombe State metropolis as part of renewed efforts to improve environmental sanitation, strengthen waste management services and curb indiscriminate dumping of refuse.

The inspection exercise is aimed at assessing the current condition of the waste collection points, identifying areas requiring attention and ensuring the prompt evacuation of accumulated waste to maintain clean and healthy surroundings across the metropolis.

Speaking during the inspection exercise, the Executive Secretary of GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, said the initiative was part of the Agency’s continued commitment to improving sanitation service delivery and ensuring that waste collection points remain functional, accessible and properly managed.

Dr. Baba Jada explained that the exercise would enable the Agency to have an up-to-date assessment of the condition of the various collection points and facilitate timely intervention where necessary.

He further disclosed that GOSEPA would continue to work closely with Cosmopolitan Cleaners Limited, the company responsible for waste collection and environmental cleaning services in the metropolis, under the supervision and regulatory oversight of the Agency.

According to him, effective waste management requires sustained collaboration between the government, service providers, communities and residents, stressing that the Agency would continue to strengthen monitoring and supervision to ensure that waste is evacuated promptly and disposed of appropriately.

The Executive Secretary noted that the 250 waste collection points being inspected include facilities constructed by GOSEPA as well as additional collection points provided through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) programme.

He called on residents to make proper use of the designated collection points and desist from dumping refuse on roadsides, drainage channels, open spaces and other unauthorised locations.

Dr. Baba Jada reaffirmed GOSEPA’s commitment to protecting the environment and promoting the general wellbeing of residents in line with the efforts of the Gombe State Government to sustain a clean, green and healthy Gombe State.

The inspection team was led by the Deputy Head of the Sanitation Department, alongside the Planning/O&M Officer, Musa Ahmed Wakili, and the Information Officer, Abubakar Mohammed Tukur.

Residents who spoke during the inspection commended the Gombe State Government and GOSEPA for the initiative, describing the inspection of waste collection centres as a welcome development that would contribute to improved sanitation and environmental cleanliness across the metropolis.

They urged the Agency to sustain regular monitoring of the collection points and ensure that waste is evacuated promptly to prevent overflow, environmental pollution and indiscriminate dumping.

GOSEPA therefore reiterated its appeal to residents to support government sanitation efforts by properly bagging and disposing of their household waste at designated collection points and maintaining clean surroundings.

Abubakar Mohammed Tukur
PRO/Information Officer, GOSEPA

10/09/2026

GOSEPA ENGAGES WASH COORDINATORS, REVIEWS INTERVENTIONS AND PROGRESS ACROSS 11 LGAs

------Agency Holds M&E Training to Strengthen WASH Data Management and Reporting

The Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (GOSEPA), under the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme (NG-SURWASH), has engaged WASH coordinators and relevant stakeholders from the 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to review WASH interventions, assess progress and identify challenges affecting programme implementation across the state.

The engagement was held during a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training on data management and reporting templates for communities and LGAs, Organized to strengthen data collection, management, reporting and performance tracking at community and LGA levels.

The training, held at the Medical and Health Workers’ Union Conference Hall, Gombe, brought together relevant GOSEPA staff, SURWASH officials and LGA WASH stakeholders to review existing data-flow mechanisms and reporting templates, while identifying gaps and constraints affecting effective WASH implementation.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, said the engagement was aimed at reviewing the progress of WASH interventions, strengthening the capacity of stakeholders and addressing challenges affecting effective and sustainable service delivery.

Dr. Baba Jada emphasized the importance of community readiness, ownership and sustainability of WASH facilities, noting that active community participation was critical to ensuring that WASH investments remained functional and delivered the desired impact.

He assured staff and stakeholders of the Agency’s continued support for capacity building, stressing the need to equip personnel at all levels with the knowledge and skills required to improve performance and achieve the objectives of the SURWASH Programme.

The review featured a presentation on the objectives and overview of the SURWASH Programme, delivered by the World Bank M&E Specialist, Ivy Dooga, alongside the GOSEPA M&E Unit.

Progress reports on SURWASH interventions were also presented by relevant GOSEPA units and representatives of participating LGAs, highlighting achievements, emerging challenges and areas requiring further attention.

The sessions, led by M&E Specialist Ivy Dooga, Technical Assistant, M&E, SPCU, Malam Ahmed Audu, and Dr. Umar Musa Kwami, together with the GOSEPA team, focused on challenges, gaps and constraints affecting WASH implementation. Participants had the opportunity to share experiences, identify practical solutions and draw lessons from successful interventions across selected LGAs.

Another key component of the engagement was the presentation of success stories and lessons learned from best-performing LGAs, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to share practical experiences that could be replicated in other communities.

The training further focused on developing strategies for improving WASH performance in the next quarter, culminating in the development of LGA-specific action points and clearly defined responsibilities for LGA WASH teams and the GOSEPA team.

The programme concluded with a summary of decisions, resolutions and agreed next steps through a joint communiqué, aimed at strengthening coordination, accountability and results-oriented implementation of WASH interventions across the state.

The engagement underscores GOSEPA’s commitment, under the SURWASH Programme, to evidence-based planning, effective monitoring and reporting, community ownership and sustainable WASH service delivery across Gombe State.

Abubakar Mohammed Tukur
I.O./PRO
GOSEPA

05/09/2026

GOSEPA ORGANIZES CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING FOR ICM OFFICERS TO IMPROVE SURWASH PROGRAMME AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION

The Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (GOSEPA), under the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, has organised a two-day capacity-building training for Information, Communication and Mobilisation (ICM) Officers to strengthen their skills and enhance effective programme communication and community mobilisation.

The training, themed “Strengthening the Capacity of Information, Communication and Mobilisation Officers on BCC Implementation and Community Mobilisation,” was held at the Community Education Resource Centre, Gombe.

Participants at the training included the SPCU Communication Officer; Information, Communication and Mobilisation Officers from SURWASH Implementing Agencies, including GOSEPA, RUWASSA, the Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, and the Gombe State Water Board; as well as Mobilisation Officers from Akko, Billiri, Dukku and Gombe Local Government Areas.

Speaking at the opening of the training, the Executive Secretary of GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, represented by the Program Planning officer Alhaji Yahaya Sa'adu welcomed the participants and urged them to pay close attention to the sessions, considering the critical role they play in the successful implementation of the SURWASH Programme across the state.

Dr. Jada described the ICM Officers as key pillars in promoting programme awareness, acceptance and community ownership, stressing the need for effective communication and sustained engagement at the grassroots.

Also speaking, the NG-SURWASH Gombe State Programme Coordinator, Engr. Usman Abubakar Aliyu, commended GOSEPA for organising the training at a crucial period in the implementation of the programme.

He noted that the programme requires stronger grassroots buy-in, improved coordination and increased publicity to ensure that communities and other stakeholders are adequately informed and actively involved. According to him, creating awareness and driving effective communication campaigns are among the core responsibilities of ICM Officers, hence the importance of continuously building their capacity to deliver effectively.

The participants were taken through various sessions designed to improve their understanding and practical skills in Behaviour Change Communication (BCC), advocacy, stakeholder engagement and community mobilisation.

The objectives of the training were highlighted by the GOSEPA'S Information Officer, Abubakar Mohammed Tukur. This was followed by presentations on the foundations and principles of community mobilisation, approaches to community engagement, roles of ICM Officers and community entry strategies, delivered by Associate Professor Adamu Jibir.

Another session focused on Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement, including Advocacy Tools and Techniques, and was delivered by Dr. Bashir Bappah Yaya.

Similarly, Dr. Umar Musa Kwami made a presentation on Behaviour Change Communication, Social Inclusion and Community Action Plans, highlighting the importance of inclusive communication and community participation in achieving sustainable WASH outcomes.

To further enhance practical learning, participants were divided into three groups for practical exercises and demonstrations, providing them with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, the SPCU Communication Officer, Hauwa Abubakar Jijji, and Amos Ponoyamba Fabulous of the State Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, appreciated GOSEPA and the SURWASH Programme for organising the capacity-building training.

They described the training as timely and impactful, noting that it had enhanced their knowledge and understanding of effective communication, Behaviour Change Communication and community mobilisation. They pledged to apply the knowledge and skills gained towards improving information flow, creating greater awareness and supporting the successful implementation of the SURWASH Programme across Gombe State.

Abubakar Mohammed Tukur,
I.O Gosepa Surwash

28/08/2026

Join the fight against open defecation and indiscriminate dumping of refuse. Support the campaign for improved sanitation, the promotion of good hygiene practices, and access to clean and safe drinking water.

Together, GOSEPA, RUWASSA, and STOWASSA are intensifying efforts towards building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Gombe State.

A Clean Gombe is a Healthy Gombe—Everyone Has a Role to Play!

18/08/2026

GOSEPA ORGANIZES REFRESHER TRAINING FOR E&S, OHS, ENGINEERS, RRER AND WATER QUALITY OFFICERS

----Agency Invites Other Implementing Agencies to Strengthen Collaboration and Synergy in SURWASH Programme Implementation

The Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (GOSEPA), under the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, has organized a refresher training for its personnel, particularly Environmental and Social Safeguards (E&S), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Risk Resilience and Emergency Response (RRER), Engineering, and Water Quality Officers.

The Agency also invited their counterparts from other Implementing Agencies (IAs) to participate in the training as part of efforts to promote collaboration, synergy and effective coordination in the implementation of the SURWASH Programme in Gombe State.

The training, titled “WASH PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT,” was designed to strengthen the technical capacity of participants and enhance their understanding of key areas critical to successful WASH programme implementation.

Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Secretary of GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, welcomed all participants and congratulated them for being part of the capacity-building programme. He urged participants to take the training seriously, remain attentive throughout the various technical sessions and make effective use of the knowledge acquired.

Dr. Auwalu explained that the training was aimed at strengthening the capacity of participants to effectively discharge their responsibilities and contribute meaningfully towards achieving the objectives of the SURWASH Programme.

The training, held at the Learning Resource Centre, New GRA, Gombe, commenced with a presentation on the objectives of the training, expected outcomes and the responsibilities of participants, delivered by Associate Professor Adamu Jibir.

The technical sessions featured presentations on various aspects of WASH programme implementation. Dr. Abubakar Umar Yuguda presented a paper titled “Environmental, Social and Occupational Health and Safety Compliance in WASH Operations.”

Other topics covered included “WASH Infrastructure Quality Assurance and Water Quality Management,” delivered by Dr. RABIU ADAMU of the Federal University of Kashere.

Participants were also equipped with the knowledge of Financial Management, Audit Readiness and Accountability in WASH Programme Implementation, presented by Dr. HARUNA USMAN MODIBBO of Gombe State University.

Another technical session, titled “WASH Programme Supervision, Monitoring, Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness,” was delivered by Dr. ABDULLAHI BUBA of Gombe State University.

The training concluded with a group work session and presentations by participants, providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the various topics discussed during the training sessions.

GOSEPA reaffirmed its commitment to continuously enhancing the capacity of its personnel for effective and efficient implementation of the SURWASH Programme, while strengthening collaboration and synergy among the various Implementing Agencies.

The training was attended by the State Project Coordinator, Engineer Usman Abubakar Aliyu, staff of the State Project Coordinating Unit (SPCU), Heads and representatives of various Implementing Agencies, as well as other relevant stakeholders.

Abubakar Mohammed Tukur.
Information Officer

24/06/2026

GOSEPA ORGANIZES ONE-DAY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGY VALIDATION WORKSHOP

The Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (GOSEPA), the agency responsible for the implementation of the Urban Sanitation component of the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme in Gombe State, has organized a one-day Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Strategy Validation Workshop.

Speaking at the event, the NG-SURWASH Gombe State Programme Coordinator, Engr. Usman Abubakar Aliyu, welcomed participants and urged them to actively engage in the sessions in order to fully understand the objectives of the workshop. He also appealed for the continued support of the SURWASH Programme towards improving sanitation service delivery in the state.

In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, welcomed participants and explained that the agency had developed a comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Strategy aimed at establishing a sustainable and actionable roadmap for urban and peri-urban sanitation service delivery in Gombe State under the SURWASH Programme.

According to him, the strategy is designed to enable GOSEPA transition from an infrastructure-focused approach to a service delivery model that ensures sanitation assets remain functional, hygienic, inclusive, and financially sustainable. He added that the strategy also seeks to address systemic challenges in the sanitation sector while meeting the requirements of the Urban Sanitation Performance Improvement Action Plan (PIAP) under the SURWASH Programme.

(Dr). Jada further emphasized that the Operation and Maintenance Strategy serves as a critical foundation for ensuring the sustainability and functionality of key sanitation facilities, including household toilets, public sanitation facilities, institutional WASH facilities in schools and healthcare centers, as well as Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs).

23/06/2026

LIVE PROGRAM.

Tune in to VISION FM RADIO 92.7 GOMBE.

Join the Executive Secretary, GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, and Dr. Musa Umar Kwami, PhD, Sanitation & Waste Management Specialist and Deputy Head of Sanitation Department, as they discuss key issues on general sanitation.

They Will be speaking on household latrines, indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages, Hygiene Promotion, proper Maintainance of Sanitation facilities Constructed by Gosepa under Surwash program and more.

21/01/2026

GOSEPA EXPRESSES DISMAY OVER INCREASED OPEN DEFECATION WITHIN METROPOLIS

The Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (Gosepa),has given a one-week ultimatum to residents, traders and food vendors within the state capital to comply with proper waste disposal regulations.

Executive Secretary of the agency, Auwalu Baba Jada gave the ultimatum in an interview with news men in his office Located at GRA road, Gombe.

JADA explained that the agency has noticed indiscriminate waste disposal within the state capital, especially on roads and inside drainages by the majority of traders and food vendors.

He emphasized that dumping waste in drainages can lead to blockage and cause flooding, which could result in serious environmental and health challenges.

The Executive Secretary also expressed dismay over the increased cases of open defecation around some parts of the metropolis, especially at roundabouts and warned those involved to desist or face legal action.

He also cautioned food vendors who are carrying out business activities near waste collection points and described the practice as unhygienic.

The Executive Secretary stressed that the present administration would not tolerate such unhealthy attitudes, as keeping the state clean is the collective responsibility of all.

05/09/2025

GOSEPA, Okada Riders Forge Partnership to Enhance Sanitation in Gombe

----Association Pledges Collaboration, Executive Secretary Calls for Increased Compliance

In a move aimed at bolstering environmental sanitation efforts, the Gombe State Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency (GOSEPA) today received the Leadership of the Okada Riders Association, Gombe State Chapter in a courtesy visit

The delegation, led by its Chairman, Malam Kabiru Jafaru, was received by the Executive Secretary of GOSEPA, Dr. Auwalu Baba Jada, in his office.

In a remarks, The Chairman Malam Kabiru Jafaru stated that the purpose of the visit was to establish a formal partnership and foster a cordial working relationship with GOSEPA.He expressed the association's full commitment to collaborating with the agency to improve and sustain environmental sanitation standards in line with state guidelines. The Chairman also requested that GOSEPA consider including the association's members in its programs and activities.

The association took the opportunity to commend His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, for his administration's continued support of small-scale businesses and appealed for enhanced assistance to Okada riders to improve their operations.

Responding, The Executive Secretary of the Agency (Dr).Auwalu Baba Jada commended the association for its initiative and desire to collaborate. He reiterated GOSEPA's dedication to supporting such partnerships, which he described as vital for maintaining public health and a clean environment.

Dr. Jada issued a direct appeal to the association and the public to increase participation in the monthly general sanitation exercise, noting that compliance remains discouraging. He urged continued support for the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to sustain the dividends of democracy being enjoyed in the state.

Abubakar Mohammed Tukur,
I. O

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