Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Enugu State Government has established Enugu State Donor Coordination Committee to ensure streamlining of donor agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) activities conform with state developmental priorities and plans.
The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, chaired the inaugural meeting in Enugu, which involved seasoned developmental partners, donor agency partners and NGOs such as the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) and others.
Speaking to newsmen after the inaugural meeting on Monday, the SSDO’s Executive Director, Dr Stanley Ilechukwu, said that the committee was a welcomed development needed for proper streamlining of developmental interventions.
He reiterated SSDO’s commitment to align its key projects with the state’s priorities in an effort to optimise resource allocation.
According to Ilechukwu, this will help limit overlaps, waste, underutilisation of resources, and enhance desired development outcomes set forth by each of the donor agencies and NGOs.
“The committee will help to provide strategic guidance and oversight for donor-funded initiatives, ensure alignment of donor activities with the state’s development priorities and plans.
“It will enhance and foster synergy and avoid duplication of efforts among donor agencies and partners.
“The committee will also assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of donor-funded projects,” he said.
