In Ogun State, 62 communities and over 114,000 vulnerable residents now have access to clean water, better health facilities, and improved education through projects funded by the Federal and State Governments and the World Bank under the NG-CARES initiative.
Over 62 communities and 114,000 vulnerable residents in Ogun State’s 20 Local Government Areas have improved their living standards through micro-projects providing education, healthcare, and clean water.
These initiatives directly tackle challenges like limited infrastructure and waterborne diseases.
During an interview in Abeokuta, Acting General Manager of the Ogun State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Abdur Rahaman Adelaja, highlighted the success of these projects.
He explained that the initiatives, launched in 2021 under the NG-CARES programme, draw funding from the Federal and State Governments in collaboration with the World Bank.
To ensure community participation, residents selected their priorities using Participatory Rural Appraisal.
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Subsequently, each community received at least nine million naira to implement projects tailored to their needs, including improvements in education, health facilities, and water resources.
For instance, Kajola in Ewekoro prioritised clean water, while Opo in Ifo and Soseri in Obafemi Owode focused on education and healthcare, respectively.
Similarly, Ayila in Ogun Waterside and Ipare in Remo North enhanced local infrastructure to benefit residents.
In addition, communities like Ifelodun Olomore in Abeokuta North and Ojowo-Odo Isembadejo in Ijebu North used the funds to improve schools and health centres.
By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, these projects have brought sustainable development to underserved areas.
Adelaja emphasised that this progress reflects the impact of empowering communities to drive their own growth.
Indeed, Ogun State’s NG-CARES programme continues to transform lives and promote resilience across the region.