Ekiti State Community & Social Development Agency-EKCSDA

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Capacity Building in action!
A three days workshop for all staff members of the agency under the:

Re- orient staff on the Nigeria-CARES Phase II objectives and delivery expectations
- Strengthen internal capacity across operational, financial, and administrative domains
- Foster teamwork, professionalism, and data- driven implementation
- Reinforce Independent Verification Agent (IVA) protocols and compliance standard.

HAPPENING NOW!

The general Manager, Mr. Yemi Alatise joined other top government functionaries at

First Quarter 2025 Development Partners Aid Coordination Meeting.

Organised by:

MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

in Collaboration with

OFFICE OF DIRECTOR - GENERAL, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

and UNICEF

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has assured that the second phase of the NG-CARES programme will deliver value to empower vulnerable Nigerians.

Obi made the pledge on Saturday in Lagos, where he opened the Appraisal Meeting for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, Additional Financing (AF).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the purpose of the meeting was to assess the progress of the NG-CARES Programme’s implementation and ensure its continued success.

It also provided an opportunity for the federal government and states to engage with the World Bank regarding the $500 million USD credit for the second phase.

The World Bank-supported initiative aims to provide livelihood support, food security services, and grants to mitigate economic shocks affecting vulnerable communities.

The Permanent Secretary stated that his ministry had identified areas for improvement following the four-year implementation of the first phase, ensuring sustainable results in the second phase.

Obi stressed that the government would focus on the sustainability of the intervention and strengthen both institutional and human resources to ensure an effective shock response system.

“A successful NG-CARES Programme will enable the poor across Nigeria to feel the impact of government efforts at all levels,” Obi added.

He urged all stakeholders to remain committed to ensuring the sustainability of the NG-CARES programme for the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians.

The Permanent Secretary pledged the Federal Government’s collaboration with states, local governments, and the World Bank to ensure effective programme implementation.

“My duty as the PS is to identify obstacles and remove them,” Obi remarked during the meeting.

He noted that the NG-CARES Programme had achieved tangible results, valued at over one billion dollars, benefiting about 16 million poor Nigerians.

Obi emphasised the need to build on the current phase’s successes, expanding the programme’s impact to improve the socioeconomic conditions of vulnerable Nigerians.

Dr Lire Ersado, Task Team Leader for NG-CARES at the World Bank, outlined the objectives of NG-CARES 2.0 in a detailed presentation.

Ersado highlighted flaws in the first phase, labelled 1.0, and provided updates on the second phase, including key design parameters, timelines, and eligibility criteria.

He also discussed allocation issues and advised states and other partners on proper implementation, offering continued technical support for a clean social register.

Ersado, alongside other speakers, highlighted how the requirement of the National Identification Number (NIN) had slowed registration completion and cash transfers.

Abdulkarim Obaje, National Coordinator of the Federal CARES Support Unit, explained that NG-CARES resources would be used to expand and update the social register.

Obaje clarified that NG-CARES 2.0 is a three-year programme running from 2025 to 2027, with implementation contingent on various factors, including approval.

“NG-CARES 1.0 was originally planned as a three-year programme from 2021 to 2023, but has since been extended, now set to close on May 31,” he said.

He noted that more people were understanding the benefits of NG-CARES, with state governments now funding it, knowing they would be reimbursed.

“The programme has directly impacted over 15 million Nigerians, and a total of $645 million has been reimbursed to states,” Obaje said. (NAN)

*We have a Governor in BAO*

♻️ Since the launch of Ekiti CARES nearly three years ago, more than 286 communities and villages have benefited from life-changing interventions, proving that grassroots development is a core focus of Governor Oyebanji’s administration. Ekiti CARES doesn’t just approve one project per community; it ensures that every approved intervention includes a primary project and at least one complementary initiative to maximize impact.

♻️ Under Governor Oyebanji’s administration, billions of naira have been disbursed for community-based projects, including boreholes, school renovations, culverts, etc. The Governor has not only approved but prioritized every request, ensuring swift ex*****on and long-term sustainability.

At the 2024 Nigeria CARES review in Abuja, EKITI CARES, under EKCSDA, emerged as the best-performing state, reaffirming Ekiti State’s commitment to effective community development.

Snippets from S’ETIGBO (Tuesday, 25th Feb ,2025)

QUOTABLE QUOTES FROM S'ETIGBO

"EKCSDA was established in 2009 in collaboration with the World Bank to execute developmental projects across communities, ensuring that no part of state is left behind in the drive for sustainable development. The agency, as outlined by the World Bank, focuses on four key areas of community development: provision of solar-powered boreholes, construction of schools and supply of learning materials, establishment of primary health centers, and intervention in flooding through culverts and drainage projects."

"Development is a collective effort. Communities or streets write to the agency for intervention, and projects are attended to based on priority and the order of requests. Our selection process ensures fairness and transparency."

"Every request submitted to EKCSDA is properly documented. Our records guide us in project selection, ensuring that developmental interventions reach the most critical areas first."

"For every approved project, a series of sensitization meetings are held before funds are disbursed. This ensures that communities fully understand the scope, ex*****on process, and expected outcomes of each intervention."

"Sustainability is key. A ten-person Community Project Management Committee (CPMC) is set up in every benefiting community to oversee and ensure proper ex*****on of projects while being trained on long-term maintenance."

"Since the launch of Ekiti CARES under EKCSDA nearly three years ago, over 286 communities and villages have benefited from life-changing interventions, proving that grassroots development is a core focus of this administration."

"One of the unique aspects of Ekiti CARES is that no benefiting community undertakes a single project. Each approved intervention includes a primary project and at least one complementary initiative to maximize impact."

"Billions of naira has been disbursed for community-based projects under Governor Oyebanji’s administration, including boreholes, school construction, and culverts. More importantly, Governor Oyebanji has not only approved but prioritized every request, ensuring swift ex*****on."

"During the 2024 review of the Nigeria CARES program in Abuja, EKITI CARES, under EKCSDA, emerged as the best-performing state, reaffirming Ekiti State’s commitment to effective community development."

"We don’t just disburse funds and walk away. EKCSDA has a structured monitoring framework, sustainability plan, and impact assessment model to ensure that every project remains functional and beneficial to the people for years to come."

~ Hon. Yemi Alatise, General Manager, Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA)

Ekiti State Governor Oyebanji's Chief of Staff, Mr. Oyeniyi Adebayo, visited the Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA) today.

During his visit, he pledged to continue the community development initiatives under Governor Oyebanji's administration.

Mr. Adebayo commended the management and staff of EKCSDA for their efforts in providing adequate infrastructural facilities to support community development throughout the state. In response, the leadership and staff of the agency assured him of their full support for the successful administration led by Governor Oyebanji.

CPMC Group photograph with EKCSDA Management team.

Happening now:

20 Communities CPMC Training