NJFP fellows deliver over ₦1m community projects in Enugu

Fellows of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) in Enugu State have carried out community development interventions valued at more than ₦1 million across several parts of the state.

The projects, which span education, healthcare and social welfare, included the award of scholarships to five students of Community Secondary School, Umueze Awkunanaw, distribution of educational materials, medical outreach services, and visits to orphanages and motherless babies’ homes.

Speaking at the scholarship award ceremony held at the weekend, the NJFP State Coordinator, Mrs Ifunanya Ozougwu, said the interventions reflect the fellows’ commitment to contributing meaningfully to their host communities.

She noted that the programme is supported by funding from the European Union, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Ozougwu explained that the initiatives were implemented in Abakpa, Amechi, Emene, Nsukka, Ogui Town and Umueze, following assessments of pressing community needs.

According to her, the goal is to complement government efforts in grassroots development while giving fellows practical opportunities to drive positive change.

She added that beyond building employability and leadership skills, the NJFP is designed to nurture civic consciousness and a sense of responsibility toward national development among young professionals.

“Our focus is on interventions that deliver measurable impact and strengthen community capacity, rather than one-off gestures,” she said, noting that such engagements expose fellows to hands-on nation-building experiences.

Also speaking, the organiser of the scholarship award, Ms Chidera Ani, said the support covers school fees for the beneficiaries for periods ranging from one to three academic terms. She urged the students to remain diligent and focused on their studies.

“Education remains one of the most sustainable investments in community development,” Ani said, adding that the scholarship is intended to provide academic stability and minimise disruptions to learning.

On behalf of the beneficiaries, the overall best-performing student, Miss Blessing Ogbodo, expressed gratitude to the NJFP, saying the assistance would ease the financial burden on their parents.

The school principal, Rev. Boniface Ewoh, commended the fellows for the gesture and pledged sustained collaboration with the programme to enable the school benefit from future interventions.

He observed that partnerships of this nature underscore the critical role of schools as drivers of community transformation.