Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has begun the distribution of Cash Grants to the Vulnerable groups.Information Guide Nigeria
The event was held at Prof Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center in Awka, Anambra State on Tuesday.
According to AUTHORITY, the Social Investment Programme (NSIP) is a programme of Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The program which was implemented in close partnerships with State Governments was designed to specifically give a lifting hand to many of the poorest and vulnerable citizens in the country.JAMB portal
The Minister who was represented by Mr Charles Anaelo said, “It is worthy of note that 70% of these beneficiaries must be women, while the remaining 30% is for vouths.
“Mr. President has further directed that. at least 15% of the total number of beneficiaries must specifically be allocated to citizens with special needs, including Persons With Disability (PWDs) and Senior Citizens in the State.NYSC portal
“In line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to fight poverty from all angles, | wish to inform you that | am here with my team to also flag-off the following programmes:
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Roll-Out the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP 2.0): Your Excellency, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, today we are here to officially Roll-Out the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP 2.0) in Anambra State.
“A programme designed by President Muhammadu Buhari administration for vulnerable and low-income Nigerians who are involved in some sort of commercial activity/capacity but have never had the opportunity to access loans.
” It is meant to give priority to the most vulnerable in our society eg widows, youth, disabled and the displaced amongst others. GEEP is captured in three signature schemes namely the TraderMoni loan of N50,000, targeted towards uplifting under-privileged and marginalized youths” among others.JAMB Result
