NG-SURWASH, GOMBE HOLDS TWO DAY REFRESHER TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR YOUNG PROFFESIONALS.

It was a two days of learning, reflection and recommitment at the Custodian hotel from 7th to 8th September 2026 in Gombe as the NG-SURWASH Program, under the Gombe State Ministry of Water Resources, organized a two-day refresher training and performance review engagement for beneficiaries of the Young Professionals Program (YPP).

The training event which brought together YPP Ambassadors deployed across the 11 LGAs of the state was designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and professional capacity of the young professionals while providing an opportunity to review their performance, share experiences, identify challenges, and chart a path for improved contributions to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.

Declaring the workshop open, the Gombe state Head of Service professor Muazu Usman Shehu represented by the permanent secretary Alh Shuaibu Ciroma commended the NG-SURWASH Programme for investing in young professionals and creating opportunities for them to acquire practical knowledge and experience. He encouraged the beneficiaries to take the training seriously and apply the knowledge gained toward improving service delivery in their respective areas of engagement.

In his goodwill message, the Honorable commissioner Ministry of water resources Engineer Bala Adams represented by the director planning of the ministry Dr Eli Isah Posugur appreciated the initiative, noting that capacity development remains essential to achieving sustainable progress in the WASH sector. He urged the participants to demonstrate professionalism, commitment, discipline, and teamwork in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the NG-SURWASH Programme Coordinator, Engr. Usman A. Aliyu, welcomed the participants and distinguished guests to the two-day engagement. He explained that the refresher training was organized to reinforce the knowledge acquired by the Young Professionals and provide a platform for assessing their progress and addressing areas requiring improvement.

Engr. Aliyu further encouraged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity, emphasizing that the Young Professionals Programme is aimed at developing a new generation of competent professionals who can contribute meaningfully to the development and sustainability of the WASH sector in Gombe State.

The event also featured a poetry presentation by Fauziya Ahmad Bappah, which added a creative and inspirational dimension to the programme.

Facilitators took participants through sessions on project monitoring, documentation, community engagement, reporting and the use of digital tools for WASH implementation.

To strengthen supervision and impact at the grassroots, the YPP Ambassadors were divided and posted to the various Implementing agencies for their primary assignment. The new grouping is expected to improve mentoring, and team work activities at the LGAs and community levels.

Speaking at the close of engagement, participants expressed appreciation to NG-SURWASH and the Ministry of Water Resources. They pledge to be more proactive, professional and committed in supporting the program's objectives in Gombe State.

The two-day engagement featured interactive sessions, experience sharing, performance review discussions, and capacity-building activities aimed at equipping the Young Professionals with improved skills and a deeper understanding of their roles in supporting the objectives of the NG-SURWASH Programme.

The programme concluded with renewed commitment from the beneficiaries to apply the knowledge and experience gained toward achieving better performance and contributing to sustainable WASH development across Gombe State.

Hauwa Abubakar Jijji,
Communication officer
SURWASH Gombe.