D-CARES: Number Of Beneficiaries Increased To 110,841 As Gov Oborevwori Says It’ll Provide Opportunity For Them To Become Self-Sufficient
Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has given those in charge of the Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme the go-ahead to increase the number of beneficiaries from 36,353 to 110,841 showing an increase of approximately 205 per cent.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the town hall meeting attended by beneficiaries of the (D-CARES) Programme which was held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday.
The governor said he was happy to hear of the heartwarming and success stories of the beneficiaries and the positive impact of the activities of the D-CARES programme on their lives.
He said: ‘Upon assumption of office as governor, and in line with the MORE Agenda, we commenced the implementation of a blueprint that will provide more access to opportunities by Deltans, irrespective of their socio-economic status.
Consequently, I approved the release of funds to support the activities of the D-CARES programme across the various delivery platforms. I am, therefore, very pleased to see this large number of happy Deltans whose lives and businesses have been positively impacted.
Scaling up the number of direct beneficiaries from 36,353 to 110,841, an increase of approximately 205%, in just about ten months, is, indeed, a commendable achievement.
I, therefore, salute the entire D-CARES team for putting the people first in their assignments. However, as you know, ‘the reward for hard work is more work’ and as such, I enjoin the D-CARES team not to rest on their oars.
The current economic situation in our country has made it imperative for us to be supportive of one another. I urge you, therefore, to enlist more Deltans and businesses so that more of our people can enjoy economic stability.
To our dear beneficiaries, I congratulate you all. It is my hope and prayer that you will seize this opportunity provided by the programme to chart a new path that will lead to economic freedom for yourselves and your families’.
In his remarks, Commissioner for Economic Planning, who is also the Chairman, State CARES Steering Committee, Hon. Sonny Ekedayen, said the state government, through the D-CARES programme provided support for 36,353 direct beneficiaries at the inception of the Oborevwori administration.
Hon. Ekedayen noted that the figure had, in the last 10 months, increased exponentially by 74,488 to a total of 110,841 persons, representing an increase of approximately 205 per cent.
He pointed out that the result was a true testament to the commitment of Governor Oborevwori to improving the lives and economic fortunes of the poor and vulnerable persons in Delta state as aptly represented by the letter ‘O’ in his MORE Agenda for Deltans which means opportunity for all.
The D-CARES programme , he noted, was designed to focus on three key result areas; to increase social transfers, basic services and livelihood support for the poor and vulnerable households; to enhance food security and safe functioning of food supply chains to poor households and to facilitate recovery and enhance capacities of micro and small- scale entrepreneurs.
Earlier, the Secretary, State CARES Steering Committee/State Coordinator, Delta CARES Programme, Lady (Dr.) Patience Ogbewe, said the D-CARES programme is a vital intervention dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable individuals and community members.
Lady Ogbewe noted that COVID-19 had come and gone, adding, however, that the challenges it had posed are still being felt, coupled with other prevailing economic upheavals such as inflation, unemployment and environmental shocks, among others.
The Coordinator said the Committee embarked on a journey of hope, empowerment and transformation in the process of implementing the D-CARES programme, adding that the state government had endeavoured to address the complete needs of the vulnerable population which she listed to include economic opportunities, access to healthcare, education, water and sanitation and food security.
While submitting that the D-CARES town hall meeting was quite apt, she also expressed profound appreciation to the governor for his unwavering support for the success of the programme in the state-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you