Arua City has hosted the induction of political leaders and technical officers from 13 local governments in the West Nile sub-region ahead of the implementation of the fourth phase of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF IV).
The induction, held in Arua District, was presided over by the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Hon. Beatrice Akello Akori, and aimed at equipping local leaders and technical staff with knowledge about the programme's implementation, coordination and oversight.
Arua City Mayor, Alionzi Lawrence Dangote, received and addressed the minister during the engagement, appreciating the Government of Uganda and the Office of the Prime Minister for their continued support towards the development of Northern Uganda.
NUSAF IV is a five-year programme valued at US$276 million, implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister with support from the World Bank. It is designed to reduce poverty, improve household incomes and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities.
The programme will cover nine sub-regions across Uganda, with a focus on the poorest and most vulnerable households, including women, youth and smallholder farmers.
Its interventions include livelihood support, enterprise development, skills training, social protection and climate-resilient activities aimed at helping communities build sustainable sources of income.
The programme also seeks to strengthen community participation, improve local implementation capacity and promote accountability in the management of resources.
The induction of leaders and technical officers is expected to strengthen coordination between the central government and local governments, ensuring that the programme reaches its intended beneficiaries.
As NUSAF IV rolls out across West Nile, local government leaders will play a key role in mobilising communities, identifying eligible beneficiaries and monitoring project implementation to ensure the initiative delivers meaningful improvements in household livelihoods.
