The General Manager of the Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, has met with Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka ahead of the statewide stakeholders’ sensitisation on the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme in Enugu.
Ani said the meeting provided an opportunity for discussions on the agency’s operations and plans for the upcoming sensitisation exercise.
He described Mbaka as a Nigerian who understands governance, while the cleric commended the CSDA boss for ongoing initiatives, particularly the sensitisation programme.
The Enugu State Government is scheduled to unveil its 2026 community development projects under NG-CARES on April 10, 2026, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu, by 10:00 am.
The event is expected to bring together stakeholders from the state and federal levels, including the NG-CARES national coordinator, representatives of the World Bank, and officials of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning.
Under the NG-CARES framework, the CSDA serves as the delivery platform for Result Area 1: Basic Services, focusing on interventions in water supply, sanitation, livelihood support, renewable energy, and other community infrastructure.
NG-CARES is a federal government programme supported by the World Bank, aimed at strengthening community resilience and supporting economic recovery among vulnerable populations.
Speaking on the initiative, Ani said over 140 communities in Enugu State have already benefited from CSDA interventions, including access to potable water and sanitation facilities.
“Previously, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has, through the CSDA, provided potable water to over 140 communities in Enugu State, inclusive of ultra-modern toilets to eradicate open defecation. This was witnessed during the just-concluded statewide CSDA projects inspection tour,” he said.
He added that the state government plans to expand the programme under NG-CARES 2.0 to reach more communities.