joshuaNG-CARES: Gov. ODODO Begins Execution of 170 Micro Projects with 200,000 Beneficiaries.
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has commenced the execution of 170 Micro Projects under the Nigeria Community Action For Resilience and Action and Economic stimulus (NG CARES) with about 200,000 beneficiaries spread across the State.
The State Governor made the disclosure at the training of Community and Group Project Management Committees of some of the projects in Okene, said all the projects are those having direct impact on lives of the people.
Represented by the General Manager, KCSDA, Mallam Dauda Momoh, appreciated the State Governor for the funding of the programme, assured rural dwellers of massive community projects aimed at reducing poverty, hunger, and encouraging self reliance.
The Governor assured that the people and development would top his administration priority, assuring that the best is on the way for the people.
The General Manager, in his remarks, said the administration of Gov Ododo is resolved to bringing development to the doorsteps of the people.
The General Manager explained that the projects includes 😯 Community/Group Development Plan identified for support, is proposed to have 200,000 beneficiaries.
He said according to the Agency’s work plan, the Community Development Plan is scheduled to be fully implemented and functional by September, 2024.
He urged the Community Implementation Committee’s of the projects to adhere to the specifications, pointing out that, the agency would sanction and blacklist defaulters.
The General Manager commended the present administration for providing funds needed for the NG:CARES, which was the reason why the project implementation is unhindered.
He assured that the projects all ongoing across the State would be completed at the expected time and delivered for commissioning.
