The European Union ( EU ) on Wednesday inaugurated 956,000 euros (about 4.3 billion naira) projects in support of Person With Albinisms ( PWAs ), provision of water and sanitation management in the Niger Delta.

The EU Head of Delegation and Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Ketil Karlsen, said this in an interview with our correspondent at the end of project inauguration ceremony in Abuja.

Karlsen said that the projects were part of EU activities to promote, protect human rights in Nigeria and mitigate the conflict in Niger Delta region by addressing the cause of unrest and violence.

“The EU is signing four projects with Civil Society Organisations to provide services in the Niger Delta in water and sanitation management to increase access for the locals.

“Another one is launching a support programme for the Albino Foundation which is a wonderful project that we are really following up on a resolution from the EU parliament.

“This stressed the importance of EU working with the people with Albinism in Africa to improve their rights and to deepen their opportunity,” he said.

He said one of the projects was funded under European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights ( EIDHR ) programme, while the others were funded under component three of the Niger Delta Support Programme ( NDSP ).

According to him, the projects have a total funding of 956,000 euros and to be implemented over a period of five years.

He said the overall objective of the EIDHR was to help civil society organizations become an effective force for political reform and defense of human right.

“So this is another example of the close collaboration of EU with CSOs and authority in Nigeria because we know that the chain is as strong as the weakest link.

“So we always advocate for civil society, the international community and the authority alike to approach some of the challenges that we have seen in Nigeria and some other places.”

He said the Component 3 of the NDSP was aimed to increase access to safe, adequate and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene service delivery to an underserved population in five EU approved Niger-Delta states.

The states, according to him, are Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Ondo, and Rivers.

He said the implementing entities include state ministries responsible for water, UNICEF, Messer SAFEGE SRLS and four local CSOs

According to him, the choice of the projects is because water management and sanitation are vital for the livelihood of people.

“Without good health, people cannot go to schools, they will not learn well, so this is part of a wider development of securing the wider opportunity for ordinary Nigerians.

“So, this is something that is producing a tangible and specific result that can be seen with our bare eyes and I think working with people with albinism is part of what has been done in the past.

“And I think one of the wonderful things that this project will bring about is more clarity of what is the actual situation of the people with albinism.

“How many people are there all together, what are the needs and difficulties and of course without having that point of departure, it is very difficult to design necessary policy for them.”

He said some of the projects would last about 28 months while some would last less.

“However, what is important is how to ensure the long-lasting effect of the projects and ensure their sustainability.

“This is one of the discussions that we need to have with our partners that how do we secure the impact of the project that when the last euros has been paid.

“And that is about advocacy, about awareness, building on best practices and multiplier effect,” he said.

President of Albino Foundation in Nigeria, Mr. Jake Eppele, a beneficiary commended the EU for the initiative.

Eppele said the project was to provide access to social services for persons with Albinism in Nigeria.

He said the project was also to provide legal reform to improve the situation of people living Albinism.

Mr. Benjamin Ogbalor, Project Coordinator, Initiative for Community Development, a CSO, said his project was aimed at improving the living condition of the population of people in Isoko Local Government of Delta.

“This is to enhance safe access, adequate, equitable and sustainable water supply, sanitation and hygiene services aiming to provide support for the peace process, conflict prevention and local governance,’’ Ogbalor said.

>>> https://groovenaija360.com.ng/albinos-in-niger-delta-get-n4-3bn-supports-from-european-union-eu/

Hmmmmm

N4billion? Ah, N4.3Billion's a lot of money, man!

I'm sure lots of sharp #Slay-mamas are thinking what I'm thinking?

Hungry slays, it's time to break out the bleaching creams. You've been doing it for free before. Now, money don enter the calculation.
#BleachingRampage
#OyinboByForce
#WhiteOjuju

Fyne girls be eyeing our ND albino boys like:

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Good news for Albinos

God Finally picks their call.

Still wonder why most albinos are intelligent.




Had one back then in Enugu. She had a pleasing personality and latet made a first class..





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just because I left the dinosaur's gate open. I mean who
would steal a dinosaur?

K. I will inform my cousin about this asap

Ok

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Still wonder why most albinos are intelligent.




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The albino I remember from secondary school was not intelligent, infact the guy was a rascal who put the fear of god in people

I only hope the money gets to tye people it was meant for as well as been used properly

Watch how Buhari and his gang of fourty thieves lay claim to the money..

The news is wrong. 956,000 Euro equals
423,091,444.51 Nigerian Naira

abeg, na family matter!

If the late Ipob miscreant jobless albino Nnamdi Kanu isn’t dead, he would have had a share of the money.

kstyle2:
I only hope the money gets to tye people it was meant for as well as been used properly

When last did you check our rank on the corruption index..
Buhari is lip fighting corruption

the money will definitely end up in one Minister bank account.... trust Nigeria politicians now!!

OK o

Am an albino oohh. But where is naija delta..? I want to start a new life there

Newpride:
If the late Ipob miscreant jobless albino Nnamdi Kanu isn’t dead, he would have had a share of the money.

eyaa that's so sweet...thumbs up to the EU


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Wow! This is amazing! I need hypo now now...

make i see whether their skin colour qo chanqe abi dem qo use the money buy Weather wey sun no fit near am......




Sorry albino is albino.


I love my dark skin and i called it ''BLACK ALBINO'' TOO

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I miss times when I was working at the zoo. My boss fired me
just because I left the dinosaur's gate open. I mean who
would steal a dinosaur?

Is It Related To The Main Topic Here?

Them go start to they kidnapped them

bleachers associations go start colet allowance... Toke Mqkinwa ET Al....

and na small remain make I turn albino oooo

Hausa people will cry over this...if it were Igbo people they gave that money � to,coneheads will foam in the mouth for six months
Abeg o,albino dey Benin o

Albinos who did plastic surgery to took black now

The problem about this is, the people at top will embezzle the money.