The RHF project team carried out an end-of-project advocacy to the various stakeholders in her project communities in Ogbia LGA for project closeout and sustainability. The activity took place at the various communities from January 24, 2017, to February 2, 2017. Below are the key stakeholders whom the project team visited in each community
1. Community development committee chairmen
2. Child Protection Committee Rep
3. Youth leaders
4. Women Leaders
5. Head Teacher
The RHF Project manager thanked the stakeholders for the support and partnership given by the community towards the successful implementation of the HPDP II project. She also reminded them of the need to have a sustainability plan, and commended the CPC Rep for their good job so far. There have been no reports on child abuse in the various communities. She encouraged them to continue their good work, even after the end of the HPDP II project; the children should not be neglected.
She further gave room for feedback and appraisal of work done so far and best practices.
The CDC chairman of Emeyal I, Mr Egbo Diabo, appreciated RHF for the support given to the children in his community. He further mentioned that there has been a significant change in the area of Child protection compared to days back. He also noted that he will give his full support for the child protection rights in his community.
The youth president Kolo II Comrade mentioned that he appreciate RHF for the HIV educative messages and condoms demonstration/distribution for the youths in his community which in turn have reduced the rate of STIs, he also appreciated RHF for the support given to the Vulnerable Children, that he wished the HPDP II will continue.
The Ogbia Community Primary School headmistress, Mrs Egba Doris, testified that the children and the community at large benefited immensely from the RHF|BYSACA|HPDPII project. According to her, about 10- 20 caregivers have testified about their benefits, ranging from school uniforms, food items, sandals, health supplies, Christmas packs, psychosocial supports, and other things too numerous to mention.
The Ogbia youth president on behalf of the community youth said it is heart breaking to know that the project is coming to an end, he pointed out that there are still so many vulnerable children to be met. He prayed that the programme should be sustained and another phase of the project introduced in no distant time.
The CDC chairman of Ogbia town appreciated RHF for all the wonderful things done in the community and promised that he would do everything within his reach to ensure that there is sustainability, especially in the aspect of protecting the rights of the children.
Doris Egba pleaded that empowerment should be introduced if any opportunity comes. She prayed to God to bless RHF and their sponsors, and also to give them the opportunity to serve more communities. She further advised that proper awareness be created if another phase of the project becomes possible.
She emphasised child protection and appealed that the committee should ensure that no child is abused in any way.
