Kaduna State Government has provided mobility aids and skill acquisition tools to 5,229 individuals under the “Uba Sani CARES” initiative.
This effort was executed by the Kaduna State Community and Social Development Agency (KADCSDA).
Unveiling the agency’s 2024 compendium of achievements, Dr. Muhammed Muazu Mukaddas, General Manager of KADCSDA, highlighted the initiative’s extensive impact.
He noted that the program has positively affected 207,801 individuals through various interventions.
Dr. Mukaddas elaborated, “In the education sector, 77 blocks of classrooms were renovated, benefitting 90,823 students and improving enrollment rates. Similarly, 13 healthcare centers were renovated and equipped, providing better services to 12,498 residents.
“The agency also constructed 81 motorized boreholes in 81 communities, delivering potable water to 92,804 people and reducing waterborne diseases. Furthermore, 5,112 individuals were engaged in the Labor Intensive Public Workfare (LIPW) program, while 1,335 youth and women received livelihood support through soft skills training and financial assistance.”
Additionally, Dr. Mukaddas emphasized the importance of sustainability, noting that 1,363 Community Project Management Committee members were trained in project management and bookkeeping.
Expressing gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for his unwavering support, Dr. Mukaddas underscored the agency’s dedication to fostering development and resilience within Kaduna communities. The compendium of achievements, detailing these strides, was formally presented at the event.