Oxfam, European Union, German Cooperation train 30 officials on CDP inclusion in budgeting

From Umar Dankano, Yola

In an effort to encourage community oriented good governance, Oxfam Nigeria in collaboration with European Union and German Cooperation (GIZ) conducted a three day capacity building training workshop for thirty (30) officials of Guyuk local government area in Adamawa state.
The thirty participants selected from the finance, administration and legislative departments of the council were trained on LGA budget preparation and community Development Plan (CDP) inclusion techniques from 15th to 17th December,2025 in Numan town.
Participants were engaged in interactive sessions focused on inclusive planning, priority setting, and strategies for improving social cohesion at the community level.
Speaking at the occasion, Samuel Lashon, Project Coordinator of Oxfam Nigeria explained that, the consultative workshop aimed to strengthening participatory governance by ensuring that Community Development Plans are effectively integrated into Local Government Area budget preparation processes.
Lashon said that the training also gives the community a platform for them to know how to identify their priorities and needs and the development strategies to solving their problems.
“The workshop provides a platform for stakeholders to share experiences, identify common challenges, and propose actionable solutions aligned with local development priorities.
“We emphasized on the importance of collaboration between communities and local authorities in promoting sustainable development and peaceful coexistence in North-East Nigeria”.