NG-CARES Receives Legislative backing

The National Assembly has reaffirmed its strong support for the Nigeria
Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES)
Programme, describing it as a lifeline for poor communities and a vital
instrument for building resilience among vulnerable Nigerians.This commitment was restated in Abuja, by Hon. Abubakar Yahaya Kusada, Chairman, House Committee on NG-CARES, during one of the Stakeholders’ meetings convened to validate the Generic Operations Manual in preparation for the rollout of NG-CARES 2.0. Hon. Kusada reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to supporting NG ARES, 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.” Representing the World Bank, Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, commended the legislature’s involvement, noting that it is an encouraging sign of ownership and sustainability. “The legislature’s active participation gives confidence that NG-CARES will endure as a national instrument for poverty alleviation and resilience, even beyond donor support.In his remarks, the National Coordinator of NG-CARES, Dr. Abdulkarim Obaje, expressed appreciation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for establishing the Committee on NG-CARES. He noted that this step complements the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which emphasizes inchusive growth and development, specially for the poor and vulnerable.