Godwin Udoh
The Delta State Government has doubled its commitment to provide financial support to vulnerable individuals and businesses for economic stability across the state.
The Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) programme has reached a significant milestone with its number of direct beneficiaries increased from 36,353 to 110,841 and currently stands at 247,000 within a ten-month period in the year 2024, representing an approximate 205% increase.
This expansion underscores the programme’s commitment to providing economic stability and support to those in need.
This remarkable growth underscores the initiative’s ongoing efforts to provide critical financial and social support to vulnerable individuals and businesses across the state.
The surge reflects the government’s commitment to economic recovery and stability, ensuring that more citizens benefit from targeted interventions designed to mitigate the impact of economic hardship.
The State Coordinator of the Project, Lady Patience Ogbewe, disclosed this, while hosting members of the Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
She commended the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his pivotal role in facilitating the smooth implementation of the D-CARES Programme, acknowledging his unwavering support and commitment to its success.
She also expressed her gratitude to the members of her team for their commitment and cooperation on the project, describing them as wonderful people.
“Actually, Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has played a very vital role in ensuring that the D-CARES program, is run and implemented seamlessly in the state.
“Well, not that we don’t have, like you rightly pointed out, we didn’t have intrusions or people or persons wanting to interfere, but because of His Excellency’s commitment to the program, to the success of the program, we have been running smoothly.
“Because on my own, I cannot do anything, with God and also with the Excellency, the Governor’s support and positive support.
In Delta State the program is designed and run in such a way that we have a State CARES Steering Committee, and the Chairman with Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen as the Chairman.
Earlier, Chairman of ICC, Comrade Kenneth Orusi, who reflected on the progress made in the D-CARES, the evident transformation driven by dedication, strategic leadership, and a shared commitment to community development.
He appreciated the incredible work being done by the management team, under the leadership of a capable and visionary woman.
The Chapel Chairman said: “Since she came on board, we have seen significant improvements, not just in numbers but in the quality and reach of the program.
“The expansion of D-CARES beneficiaries and the increased awareness in communities are proof that the right strategies are being implemented.