Enugu targets fresh 3,000 rural beneficiaries with NG-CARES

The Enugu State Government said it would support 3,000 beneficiaries across rural communities in the state through the new phase of Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), NG-CARES is the state’s social intervention programme driven by the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA). It was designed to improve living conditions at […]

The Enugu State Government said it would support 3,000 beneficiaries across rural communities in the state through the new phase of Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES),

NG-CARES is the state’s social intervention programme driven by the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA).

It was designed to improve living conditions at the grassroots through targeted interventions in water supply, sanitation, and small-scale enterprise support, in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to inclusive development.

The state’s governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said the programme was a direct response to prevailing economic realities impacting rural households.

He expressed the resilience of the administration to remain deliberate about cushioning hardship and expanding opportunities at the community level.

He explained that the intervention would provide solar-powered water facilities to boost access to clean water, construct hygienic sanitation systems, and deliver financial and material support to enhance livelihoods, adding that community participation would be central to identifying needs and ensuring effective project execution.

The General Manager of CSDA, Mr. Monday Diamond Ani, stated that thousands of beneficiaries would receive tools to strengthen their income-generating activities, including Point of Sale (POS) machines and vocational equipment for trades such as tailoring, grinding, and hairdressing.

Ani emphasised that beneficiary selection would follow a transparent, data-driven process involving community inputs and the state’s social register.

 

 

 

He assured that the programme would remain free from political interference, while robust monitoring mechanisms would be deployed to track utilisation and impact.