KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NG-CARES 2.0 CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NG-CARES 2.0 CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING

Kogi State, Nigeria – The Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KGCSDA) will today kick off a two-day capacity-building training for Local Government Review Committees (LGRCs) and Desk Officers from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.

The training, is to hold in Okene, is part of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme 2.0, funded by the World Bank.

The initiative aims to strengthen the technical, institutional, and operational capacities of participants for effective implementation, review, and oversight of Community Development Plans (CDPs) and Group Development Plans (GDPs).

According to Chief Momoh Dauda, General Manager of KGCSDA, the training is expected to equip participants with the necessary skills to deliver transparent, inclusive, and results-oriented interventions, aligning with Kogi State’s development priorities.

The NG-CARES 2.0 programme builds on the successes of its predecessor, which delivered impactful community-driven interventions, enhancing livelihoods, improving access to basic services, and strengthening social protection mechanisms across rural and vulnerable communities in Kogi State.

Participants will receive comprehensive training on NG-CARES objectives, components, and implementation arrangements, as well as environmental and social safeguards, gender mainstreaming, and inclusion of vulnerable groups.

The training will feature interactive presentations and discussions facilitated by senior government officials, technical experts, and agency managers, providing a platform for dialogue and experience-sharing among participants.