Over 12,000 people across the nooks and crannies of Oyo state are to benefit from the 2024 Psychosocial Support Programme, organised by the Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA).
This was stated Tuesday by the chairman of the agency, Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga, at the flag- off of the support programme held at Alegongo Community Hall, Akobo, Lagelu local government, Ibadan.
Adeaga pointed out that like the 251 micro-projects that have benefited over 355,000 beneficiaries in healthcare, education, water and sanitation and erosion control sectors, the psychosocial support programme has been targeted at over 12,000 inhabitants across the state.
“These supports are granted to over 12,000 among the most vulnerable in our communities to enhance their ability to deal with demands and challenges of everyday life as well as boosting their confidence and energy to participate in the implementation of micro-projects in their communities,” he said.
Adeaga added: “It is pertinent to appreciate God and the amiable governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, for making these efforts become successful through funding and encouragement, under the NG-CARES programme, the agency has facilitated the implementation of 251 micro-projects in 114 communities across the 33 local government areas of Oyo state, while over 355,000 beneficiaries have being recorded for these micro-projects.”
The OYCSDA chairman said the programme encapsulated provision of welfare items like foodstuffs, funds and counseling sessions for the well-being of indigent and vulnerable people, which would give them the capacity to deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life, as well as boost their confidence and energy to partake in the implementation and sustainability of micro-projects in their communities.
