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The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has launched an initiative to advertise good governance, civic engagement and voter training, whereas encouraging residents to demand accountability and high quality illustration from elected officers.
The initiative, generally known as Church for Community Care and Good Governance (CCGG), was launched Sunday by the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP).
Speaking on the flag-off ceremony, the Project Lead, Rev. Fr. Longinus Ugonwa, stated the initiative would join the church with residents’ on a regular basis considerations, together with training, healthcare, roads, safety, employment, youth improvement and accountable management.
He stated CCGG was neither a political occasion nor a platform for selling or attacking political personalities, however was dedicated to reality, accountable citizenship and the frequent good.
According to him, the initiative would assist residents perceive public points, ask knowledgeable questions, look at proof and make accountable selections moderately than dictate what they need to assume.
“CCGG would also promote constructive engagement between citizens and political leaders,” he stated, including that governance labored higher when residents have been knowledgeable and establishments remained open to dialogue.
He stated the initiative would use podcasts, radio programmes, interviews, documentaries, social media and group engagement to take heed to residents, look at public considerations, recognise real progress and encourage sensible options.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Beloved-Dan Anike, stated the church couldn’t separate itself from governance.
He expressed his readiness to accomplice with CCGG to realize its goals.
