ANEEJ Outreach Boosts Community Access to Social Protection in KondugaBy: Femi Oyelola
As part of the ACTNaija Project, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) held a community outreach session recently at Pompomari Primary School in Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State.This was contained in a statement made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.
The session brought together government officials, civil society actors, and community stakeholders to strengthen awareness and coordination. Representing ANEEJ’s Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, Programme/M&E Officer Paul Odokara welcomed participants.
He highlighted the role of civil society organizations in promoting transparency, accountability ty, and community awareness in social protection. He stressed the importance of community feedback, social‑accountability mechanisms,n and collaboration with government institutions to ensure interventions are inclusive and effective.
Speakers from Konduga LGA, the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA), and the State Cash Transfer Unit underscored the significance of social protection, emergency response, and cash‑transfer programs.
They called for transparency and active community participation to guarantee effective service delivery.
An interactive session allowed community members to share experiences and raise concerns about beneficiary identification, awareness gaps, APS, and access pathways. Facilitators provided clarification and guidance, helping residents navigate the system more confidently.
The outreach improved community understanding of social protection programs, strengthened linkages with service providers, and reinforced stakeholder commitment to sustained grassroots sensitization and collaboration.
The ACTNaija Project is implemented by a consortium of Brot für die Welt, ANEEJ, and New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) and co‑funded by the European Union in Nigeria. It aims to strengthen citizens’ access to inclusive, transparent, and accountable social protection systems across Nigeria.
