Let's Continue to Work as A System and Leverage on Partners Experiences for the Growth of the State - Dr. Lukpata

Iloke Egbe 

The Commissioner, Ministry of International Donor Coordination, Elder Dr. Hippolatus Lukpata has charged development partners in the State to continue Synergizing as a system for the growth of the State, adding that the approach is good as it will reduce publication of interventions at one area  and promote even development.

He emphasized that the government of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu places priority in the activities of development partners in the State and very much ready to give attention and create a more enabling environment for the smooth operation of partners in the area of their interventions.

He reiterated that when a request is made in respect of drawdown from partners, it's not intended to investigate or audit any partners rather, it's meant for the Government to know how much your programme has brought for the development of the State and it also serves as to the viability of the Programme or project. 

According to him in the future when some of these interventions must have ended there may be a need for a reflection, therefore, it's important that reports are sent to MIDC in respect of financial releases from funders and their annual operational plan.

Earlier, the alternate chairman for the month of June 2026 Chief Henry Egbelo used the occasion to admonish partners on the importance of the meeting urging them to prioritize time and ensure that the needed cooperation is extended timely to serve the right purpose, adding that the meet helps in experience sharing which promote efficiency in programme implementation. 

He expressed delight with the attendance and the tempo of coordination anchored by MIDC which has built confidence in partners and has produced positive results for the State as partners now understand and see the importance of attending the meetings given the way they remain intact during proceedings with grudging about the time spent.

Highlights of the event was a closure report presented by the United kingdom Partnership for Accelerated Climate Transition (UK-PACT) and progress report presented by International Fund for Agricultural Development Assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger-Delta (IFAD-Life ND), Livelihood Improvement Public Workfare (LIPW) and Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Project (FOLUR-IP). 

A total of thirty eight development partners representing international and national organizations including non-governmental organizations and Civil Society Organizations, relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies were in attendance.