According to THE NATION the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has disbursed N10, 000 by-monthly cash transfers to 2,000 beneficiaries in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory, today.

THE NATION reports that the National Coordinator of the programme, Hajia Halima Shehu disclosed that the payment is for the month of May and June.

Halima Shehu also added,  ”as far as this government exists, this programme will continue to go on because it is part of Federal Government’s agenda to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.

“That is why we are digitising because we want them to be financially included in other programmes coming up around the globe.

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“The beneficiaries are registered and we know them, in case other programmes come up, they will be able to benefit. Information Guide Nigeria

“Because they stay in remote areas, most of the beneficiaries live in the remotest areas in the country. They are hard to reach areas and that is why we want to have all of them digitised. Jamb Result

“We have to get to our beneficiaries’ doorsteps no matter where they are and no matter what it takes, we must get to them and it’s a challenge particularly where the insecurity challenges are high.’’

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Abidat Sheidun said, “At the end of the trading year, I will recoup my money with the profit and set up something that will translate to means of livelihood.’’

THE NATION also reports that another beneficiary, Mallam Santos Dantami revealed that he would put the money into good use to generate income for his family.

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