By Aisha Mohammed
Grant Competition has been identified as a key initiative for strengthening community ownership and enhancing community led interventions in conflict-affected areas across the benefiting Local Government Areas of Adamawa and Borno states.
The initiative, co-funded by the European Union and German Cooperation, aims to strengthen Social Cohesion by enabling communities to identify and implement their development priorities through inclusive and participatory planning processes.
Organizers of the program, the European Union, German Cooperation, OXFAM Nigeria, CRUDAN, CODERHI and the Yaharakari Foundation emphasized the importance of community ownership, noting that the Ward Development Support Committee empowers Local Communities to actively participate in decision-making and project implementation.
The award ceremony was held under the program, Support to Improving Social Cohesion through Community Development Planning in Three Local Government Areas in North-East Nigeria, covering Guyuk, Kwaya Kusar and Biu.
It brought together Community Leaders, stakeholders and Development Partners to celebrate grassroots initiatives that promote unity and sustainable development.
The Ward Development Support Committee Grant Competition recognizes and rewards innovative community development proposals, encouraging collaboration at the grassroots.
Beneficiaries are expected to implement projects that address critical Local needs, including access to basic services, conflict resolution and economic empowerment.
