The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is set to hold the official dissemination event of the $33m Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement Legacy (SCALE) activity on Wednesday in Abuja.
Blueprint reports that the official closeout ceremony is themed: “SCALE Legacy Summit: Celebrating our Impact, Opening New Doors.”
The four-year $33 million SCALE activity implemented by Palladium has significantly enhanced the organisational and advocacy capacities of local civil society organisations (CSOs) and business membership organisations (BMOs) across Nigeria, fostering a more effective, transparent, and democratic society.
According to the U.S Embassy “With strategic footprints in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) SCALE has forged impactful partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders, transforming Nigeria’s civil society landscape.
“The achievements of SCALE will continue to inspire and guide future initiatives aimed at strengthening civil society and fostering sustainable development across the nation.”
The embassy noted that some of the dignitaries expected at the dissemination event with the USAID Mission Director, Melissa A. Jones, include the Governor of Taraba state, the Deputy Governor of Benue state, and Chairman House Committee on CSO and Development matters.
Others include commissioners from Bauchi, Ebonyi, Imo, and Nasarawa states, and the Director General of NAPTIP, among others.