23 Nigerian Civic Groups Get U.S. Embassy $404,553 Grants

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has awarded $404,553 to fund 23 projects by civic groups in the country.

A statement by the embassy said the grantees include civil society organizations, arts companies, and alumni of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program.

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“Grantees will execute projects to promote women’s entrepreneurship and economic development; increase disabled and non-disabled students’ access to primary and secondary education; mitigate farmer-herder conflict; and support anti-corruption efforts,” the statement released on Thursday said.

To ensure effective management of the funds, a one-day workshop was organized on November 13 to mentor the 23 grantee organizations on best practices in project management.

During the workshop, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, W. Stuart Symington addressed the organization’s representatives, emphasizing their partnership with the U.S. Embassy.

He underscored the key role the grantees could play in “solidifying Nigeria’s democratic gains, creating economic opportunity, and ensuring a united Nigeria.”

 

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