As CSDA takes Sensitization and PRA to Ukpata,Nkume,Addaba,Ogbosu and Akiyi Umulokpa Communities for NG-CARES 2.0
The Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), in its continued drive to bring sustainable rural development closer to the grassroots, has taken its NG-CARES 2.0 sensitisation and participatory rural appraisal exercises to communities in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The exercise, led by the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, covered Ukpata, Addaba, Nkume, Ogbosu and Akiyi Umulokpa, where residents were enlightened on the objectives of the programme and the opportunities it presents for improved access to basic social amenities, particularly potable water and sanitation facilities.
Accompanying the CSDA boss and his team of staff were Hon Chukwuna Ekwueme who represents Uzouwani State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly,Hon. Cornel Onwubuya who is the APC House of Representatives Candidate for Uzouwani and Igbo-Etiti Federal Constituency.
Their presence underscored the importance of collaboration between the state government, local government leadership, elected representatives and beneficiary communities in advancing development at the grassroots.
Addressing members of the Community Project Management Committees (CPMCs), Hon. Monday Diamond Ani commended them for their enthusiasm and readiness to work towards the development of their respective communities.
He charged them to demonstrate prudence, accountability and transparency in the discharge of their responsibilities, stressing that the success and sustainability of the proposed projects would depend greatly on their commitment, cooperation and sense of ownership.
He further encouraged them to regard the projects as a collective responsibility and ensure that the facilities, when completed, are properly maintained for the benefit of present and future generations.
The sensitisation exercise was warmly received by community members, who expressed excitement and appreciation over the planned provision of potable water and VIP toilet facilities by the Enugu State Government.
In separate remarks,Hon Chijioke Ezeugwu the Executive Chairman of Uzouwani LGA,Hon. Cornel Onwubuya and Hon. Ekwueme Chukwuma I. Martins expressed gratitude to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for extending his rural development interventions to Uzo-Uwani communities. Especially Water provision,public Toilets and other livelihoods.
They acknowledged the significance of the NG-CARES 2.0 programme in bringing essential facilities closer to the people and commended the CSDA leadership for taking the sensitisation campaign directly to the beneficiaries. They also urged the communities to support the process, work closely with their CPMC members and protect the facilities that would be provided, noting that meaningful development is best sustained when government interventions are matched with community participation and responsibility..
