
As part of its deliberate effort to improve and sustain development, Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (EDO-CSDA) has organized a one-day capacity-building training for Community Project Management Committees (CPMCs) across ten communities.
The one-day training held at the Agency’s office in Benin City the state capital saw representatives from Jagbe, Akugbe, Oguola Dawson, Ehor, Irighon, Owuo, Emuhi, Uwene Illeh 1, Unuwazi, and Ohe communities.
Speaking during the training, the general manager of the Agency Ms. Ivie Idahosa, applauded participants for their commitment to community-led development.
She said the initiative was part of Governor, Monday Okpebholo programmes in promoting and ensuring grassroots inclusion.
According to her; Initiatives like this only succeed when the people involved are properly equipped. That’s why we are here to give you tools, knowledge, and the support you need to manage your projects successfully.
“With Governor Okpebholo continued support, our goal is to ensure that every community project is impactful, sustainable and accountable.
While taking participants through a detailed session on Community Development Project (CDP) cycle and shared practical steps for ensuring project maintenance and sustainability the Operations Manager, Barr. Imoudu Longe stressed the need for deliberate collaboration between the agency and the community for continuous benefit that will give room for more impactful projects.
Also the monitoring and evaluation manager, Mr. Femi Ekhabafe, took participants through strategies for tracking progress, impact measurement, and fostering transparency.
Participants also attended specialized sessions covering environmental and social safeguards, grievance mechanisms, gender inclusion, procurement, and financial management by the agency Project Officers.
The highlight of the training was an interactive workshop session where CPMC members shared implementation challenges and received feedback on how to improve project outcomes within their communities.