Osun State Government has entered into a partnership with the World Bank to implement a programme aimed at mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19 on the people of Osun State.

The project christened ‘Osun CARES’, which focuses on health, water and education would be implemented by Community and Social Development Agency in the state.

The General Manager of the Agency, Mrs Funmi Abokede, said the state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, was passionate about welfare of the people of the state and committed to their well-being which informed the decision to implement their project.

Abokede said this during a training programme for community champions and other stakeholders in the state on the nitty-gritty of the project.

She lauded Governor Oyetola for his desire to alleviate the suffering of the people and make life better for them.

According to her, “COVID-19 had negative impacts on the people, particularly on their health and economy. The state government of Osun is very sensitive about the plight of the people. That's why there is an intervention called Osun CARES which is being co-funded by Osun State Government and World Bank.

“Because our Governor, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola is really interested in welfare of the people, he allows the Osun Agency for Community and Social Development to implement the project.

“The project would focus on health, water and education. This will go a long way to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 on our people and improve their well-being,” Abokede said.

•PHOTO: General Manager, Osun Agency for Community and Social Development , Mrs Funmi Abokede (middle) and Participants at the training for community champions and other stakeholders in Osun state on Osun CARES project