By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed delight with the level of the implementation of its Inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Programme (IBSDLEIP) in Bauchi state.
The AfDB’s Task Manager of the project, Mthokozisi Ncube said during a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed Friday, said that the African Development Bank team was in Bauchi for a supervision mission on the ongoing implementation of IBSDLEIP.
The project manager explained that the Inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Programme has positive impact on the lives of the people of the state, saying “Bauchi is an example among the 5 states of the North East implementing the project with impressive record,”
She stated, “I am very proud to be here with my team and all the stakeholders and we are proud of what we have seen. The African Development Bank is particularly proud to have such impactful project for the people to have access to water, sanitation, public health and education.”
Ncube also appreciated the state government for its support to the State Project Implementation Unit which assisted in implementing the project within timeframe despite the challenges and requested the government to support the sustainability of the project.
Governor Bala Mohammed who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Ibrahim Kassim Mohammed, noted that the IBSDLEIP has provided a framework for the state government to address the pressing needs of citizens, ensuring that basic services are not just accessible, but also inclusive and empowering.
The Governor extend his gratitude to the African Development Bank for initiating the transformative program, saying “AfDB’s commitment to fostering sustainable development in our communities is not only commendable but also crucial for the progress we aspire to achieve,”
Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed said, “I want to highlight the importance of collaboration and shared goals. The challenges we face in delivering essential services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure are multifaceted.
Governor Bala said however, that with the support of AfDB, Bauchi state government is making giant strides in implementing strategies that uplifts the living standard of the people of the state, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized”
While appreciating the African Development Bank for selecting Bauchi for the supervision mission, Governor Bala reaffirmed his administration’s partnership with the bank and other stakeholders involved in the programme for sustainability.
Bauchi tate coordinator of the Inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Programme (IBSDLEIP), Engineer Garba Babaji Magaji has earlier said that the implementation unit has achieved about 90 percent success in all the components of the project.
Babaji recalled that basically the project was initiated to increase access of the poor and the vulnerable to basic social services in water sanitation and hygiene, basic education and primary healthcare as well as improve livelihood to promote economic recovery.
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