Thu. Sep 11th, 2025

The South-South stakeholders have commended the Delta State government for its effective implementation of the NG-CARES program, which has had a significant impact on the state’s economy. The program, which is a World Bank-assisted initiative, aims to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. The stakeholders, who gathered at a recent meeting, praised the state government for its commitment to the program and its ability to deliver on its promises. They noted that the program has had a positive impact on the state’s economy, particularly in the areas of agriculture, health, and education. The stakeholders also commended the state government for its transparency and accountability in the implementation of the program. They praised the government for its ability to engage with stakeholders and ensure that their needs are met. The NG-CARES program is a $750 million program aimed at supporting the recovery of the Nigerian economy from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is being implemented in all 36 states of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory. The program has several components, including the provision of grants to small and medium-sized enterprises, support for agriculture, and the provision of healthcare services. The stakeholders noted that Delta State has been able to implement the program effectively, thanks to the state government’s commitment to transparency and accountability. They praised the government for its ability to ensure that the program’s benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. The stakeholders also commended the state government for its efforts to promote economic growth and development in the state. They noted that the program has had a positive impact on the state’s economy, particularly in the areas of job creation and poverty reduction. The stakeholders praised the government for its ability to engage with the private sector and ensure that their needs are met. They noted that the program has helped to promote economic growth and development in the state, particularly in the areas of agriculture and manufacturing. The stakeholders also commended the state government for its efforts to improve the state’s infrastructure, particularly in the areas of roads and transportation. They praised the government for its ability to ensure that the program’s benefits reach the rural areas, where they are needed most. The stakeholders noted that the program has had a positive impact on the state’s economy, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare. They praised the government for its ability to ensure that the program’s benefits reach the vulnerable members of the society, including women and children. The stakeholders commended the state government for its commitment to the program and its ability to deliver on its promises. They noted that the program has helped to promote economic growth and development in the state, particularly in the areas of job creation and poverty reduction. The stakeholders praised the government for its ability to engage with stakeholders and ensure that their needs are met. They noted that the program has had a positive impact on the state’s economy, particularly in the areas of agriculture, health, and education. The stakeholders also commended the state government for its efforts to promote economic growth and development in the state, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and trade. They praised the government for its ability to ensure that the program’s benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. The stakeholders noted that the program has helped to promote economic growth and development in the state, particularly in the areas of job creation and poverty reduction. The stakeholders commended the state government for its commitment to the program and its ability to deliver on its promises. They praised the government for its ability to engage with stakeholders and ensure that their needs are met. The stakeholders noted that the program has had a positive impact on the state’s economy, particularly in the areas of agriculture, health, and education. The stakeholders also commended the state government for its efforts to improve the state’s infrastructure, particularly in the areas of roads and transportation. They praised the government for its ability to ensure that the program’s benefits reach the rural areas, where they are needed most.

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