In a strategic push to strengthen transparency and impact across development interventions, the Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) successfully conducted a two-day Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) review training for its Original Inhabitants (OI) sub-grantees.
Held on April 1 and 2, 2026, at the Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organization office, the training aimed to enhance data quality, performance accountability, and adaptive learning among participating organizations.
Speaking during the session, Victor Emejuiwe highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting that it equips sub-grantees with the discipline and tools needed to track progress and deliver measurable results.
He emphasized that development interventions must extend beyond activity implementation to measurable outcomes and impact, adding that “strong reporting systems are essential for transparency, donor confidence, and programme sustainability.”
Hajiya Nafisat Ado, a CHRICED Board Member and M&E Consultant, delivered a comprehensive session on Monitoring and Evaluation.
She guided participants through the complexities of indicators, results chains, and long-term impact assessment, stressing that “true impact may not be visible within a project’s lifespan unless sustainability mechanisms are deliberately built into the programme.”
Hajiya Ado also highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding, urging participants to prioritize early risk detection and mitigation.
She explained, “safeguarding is not just a compliance checkbox but a shared responsibility to ensure that no harm comes to the communities we serve.” Participants were encouraged to develop organizational safeguarding policies with clear mitigation and escalation pathways.
M&E facilitator Abdulkadir Usman led a reflective session on performance trends, promoting cross-learning among sub-grantees by analyzing successes, challenges, and contextual realities influencing outcomes.
He stressed the need for timely reporting and proper documentation, noting that “consistent reporting and accurate documentation are the backbone of accountability and effective programme delivery.”
Participants lauded the training for its practical relevance. Malam Kacharm Felicia of Attachi Peoples Initiative commended CHRICED’s efforts, stating that “this training has opened our eyes to the importance of structured data collection, safeguarding policies, and evidence-based reporting.”
Other participants, including Sarah Evbotokha of the Association of Wives of Traditional Rulers, Mr. Enwerem Chima of Mairo Women Foundation, and Ifeoma Adegbe of AOIYEO, actively engaged in discussions.
The training concluded with participants expressing a renewed commitment to implementing safeguarding frameworks and improved reporting systems within their organizations, signaling a strengthened culture of accountability and impactful service delivery.