Poverty eradication: ANEEJ organizes community outreach

From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna

The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) recently held a community outreach session in the Ubulu-Ukwu Community, located in the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, in honor of the 2025 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP).
This outreach initiative was part of the ActNaija Project, a collaborative effort implemented by a consortium that includes Bread for the World (BftW), ANEEJ, and the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD), co-funded by the European Union (EU).
The purpose of the outreach was to raise community awareness and encourage participation in social protection programs, promote inclusive access to social safety nets, and strengthen feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery.
Approximately 57 stakeholders participated in the session, including representatives from government ministries, community leaders, youth groups, women’s organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the media.
Rev. David Ugolor, Executive Director of ANEEJ, was represented by Erhisohwode Assurance Ovia Program Officer, who delivered the welcome address and opening remarks.
He provided an overview of the ActNaija Project and its objectives. The discussions centered around this year’s global IDEP theme: “Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families.”