Capacity building remains a critical pillar in achieving sustainable development outcomes, especially at the community level. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving health and food security outcomes, NACWYCA, in partnership with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, successfully conducted a 3-day Training and Monthly Review Meeting for Community Case Workers and Volunteers under the Food Security and Malaria Prevention (FSM) Project.
The training, held from April 20th to 22nd, 2026, brought together case workers from 13 communities across Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, Kokona, and Wamba Local Government Areas—regions where the FSM project is actively being implemented. This gathering created an opportunity not only to strengthen technical capacity but also to align strategies for improved service delivery.
The sessions were facilitated by the IHVN Central Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, Mr Tayo, who led in-depth discussions on technical support systems, indicator refresher training, service delivery processes, and effective data collection methods. These components are essential to ensuring that interventions are properly tracked, evaluated, and continuously improved.
Beyond the training, the program also included a Monthly Review Meeting held on April 22nd, facilitated by the Project Coordinator, Mrs Enareroje Augustina. This session focused on reviewing project progress, identifying gaps, and reinforcing accountability among community volunteers and case workers.
Key highlights of the review meeting included updates on project implementation, clarification of referral processes and requirements, and a detailed review of March reports. Feedback was also provided on the monitoring and supervision of livestock interventions, which form a crucial component of the food security strategy within the FSM project.
In preparation for the upcoming month, community case workers were equipped with structured topics on Nutrition and Malaria Prevention. These topics are designed to guide discussions during Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group meetings in May 2026, ensuring that communities continue to receive relevant, timely, and actionable health and nutrition information.
This integrated approach—combining training, review, and forward planning—demonstrates a strong commitment to building resilient community systems. By investing in the capacity of frontline workers, the FSM project continues to enhance the quality of service delivery while empowering communities with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive.
As implementation progresses, the focus remains clear: to deliver measurable impact in food security and malaria prevention, while strengthening the structures that sustain long-term community development.