The National Assembly has reaffirmed its strong support for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme.
The Information and Communications Officer of NG-CARES, Malam Suleiman Odapu, in a statement, said Mr Abubakar Kusada, Chairman, House Committee on NG-CARES, declared the support during a stakeholder’s meeting held in Abuja.
Kusada also described the programme as a lifeline for poor communities and a vital instrument for building resilience among vulnerable Nigerians.
The lawmaker also reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to supporting NG CARES, stressing that oversight visits to states will form part of the partnership between the Legislature and the Executive to deliver on poverty alleviation.
He emphasised that “no community should be left out” in the ongoing efforts to cushion vulnerable households and businesses from economic shocks.
According to him, NG-CARES is more than a programme, it is a lifeline. It is about families regaining their dignity, businesses reopening doors of opportunity and rebuilding communities for a sustainable future.
”NG-CARES stands as one of the most ambitious and people-focused initiatives, reaching households, businesses, and communities across the 36 states and the FCT, ” he said.
The representative of World Bank, Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, commended the legislature’s involvement, noting that it was an encouraging sign of ownership and sustainability.
