The Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborewori has said the successful implementation of the Delta CARES program will add value to the MORE Agenda.
The Governor’s wife disclosed this during a courtesy visit from the State Coordinator of the Delta Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) program, Lady Dr. Patience Ogbewe and Technical Heads of the delivery platforms along with some staff.
She revealed that the D-CARES objective aligns with the mission of the “You Matter Charity Foundation” which is to provide support to the poor and vulnerable in the society noting that the foundation believes in creating a world where everybody is somebody.
Mrs. Oborevwori, who is also the founder of the “You Matter Charity Foundation” while expressing satisfaction about the program, said “I am glad that the D-CARES intervention program seeks to provide the needed relief and support to the vulnerable persons”.
Earlier, State Coordinator, Lady Dr. Patience Ogbewe lauded the Governor’s wife for their numerous winnings and celebrations especially the recent which is her birthday
Lady Ogbewe noted that the visit is with the blessings of the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman of the State CARES Steering Committee, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen to advocate the CARES program which is a World Bank-assisted initiative borne out of the need to assist the government in providing succour to its citizens in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Dr. Ogbewe emphasized that the program is designed to directly support poor and vulnerable households with social transfers, basic services and livelihood grants including ensuring food security through agriculture as well as extending support to Micro and Small Enterprises institutions and individuals who were adversely affected by the pandemic.
She promised to fully partner with the pet project of Her Excellency, “You Matter Charity Foundation” to actualize the MORE agenda for all Deltans.
