The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans to provide financial assistance to its most vulnerable citizens, with the goal of distributing N75,000 to approximately 70 million individuals by 2025. This initiative was disclosed by Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during a recent television appearance as reported by The Guardian, Nigeria....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
According to the minister, the government aims to implement this program across all 36 states of the Federation by the end of January 2025. To achieve this, the government will utilize the National Identity Number (NIN) system to register up to 18.1 million households, which will enable them to receive the cash transfers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The government’s target is to reach 15 million households, with an average of 4 to 5 individuals per household, resulting in approximately 70 million beneficiaries. Each individual will receive N75,000 as part of this initiative.
The minister emphasized the importance of expediting the registration process to facilitate timely payments to the beneficiaries. By leveraging the NIN system, the government aims to ensure a efficient and effective distribution of the cash transfers. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to alleviate poverty and improve the lives of its citizens.
