Abstract:

Enugu state is situated in the south-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria, with a population of over 3.2 million people (estimated in 2012).(population.gov.ng).Enugu state has within the state 17 local government areas with monitoring and evaluation officers supervising the health care delivery centers. It was noted that over 180 health care workers had very poor understanding of the uses of data and the relevance of data capturing tools. The LGA M & E officers were trained and acted as intermediaries in mentoring and providing supportive supervision to the CHCW. 

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