Enugu State Rolls Out NG-CARES 2.0 for 3,000 Beneficiaries

Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has officially launched the second phase of the **Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES)** in Enugu State. This social intervention program is specifically designed to reach **3,000 rural residents**, providing them with the tools and resources needed to improve their livelihoods in a challenging economic climate.

The program is built on three core pillars: providing potable water through solar-powered schemes, improving sanitation facilities, and offering direct livelihood support. As part of the rollout, the state is distributing **2,480 POS machines** and **520 vocational tools**, including sewing and grinding machines, to verified beneficiaries across various local government areas.

During the launch, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, emphasized that the selection process was strictly data-driven and apolitical. He stated that the goal is to cushion the effect of inflation on the state's most vulnerable populations. The initiative has received praise from international partners, including UNESCO, which recently commended the state's forward-thinking approach to social welfare.

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