From TCNEWS
UNICEF recently concluded a two-day training session on the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) in Umuahia, aimed at equipping select Permanent Secretaries from Abia, Enugu, and Imo states with advanced skills in program implementation and financial management.
The workshop, held at the Golden Olive Hotel, brought together key officials including Dr. Uzoamaka Amah-Mbah of ASUBEB, Mrs. Ugonma Jimonu from the Ministry of Budget and Planning, and Mrs. Vera Ugboaja from Imo State’s Ministry of Information, among others.
Facilitators Mrs. Glory Ogbonna and Mrs. Amaka Chude-Onwurah emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in managing donor-funded programs. They highlighted the growing focus of donor agencies on these factors when making funding decisions, urging participants to adopt well-structured budgets to secure and maintain donor funds.
Sir Chris Onwuegbu, Permanent Secretary of the Abia State Ministry of Information, praised UNICEF for organizing the workshop, noting its timeliness under the leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Otti. He commended the governor’s transformative initiatives in Abia, encouraging participants to share the state’s progress with their respective regions.

The comprehensive training covered UNICEF’s HACT Vision statement, best practices in financial management, and governance, aligning these with international standards and the specific needs of the states. Participants left equipped to enhance governance and foster sustainable partnerships across the federation.