Tinubu Allocates ₦32.7 Billion To Support Vulnerable Nigerians

Key Highlights:

Focus on Youth and Women: Priority given to vulnerable groups, including youth and women.
Loans Without Collateral or Interest: Beneficiaries will receive non-collateral, non-interest loans ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦400,000.
Empowering 70 Million Nigerians: Programs include conditional cash transfers, N-Power reform, and youth empowerment tools.

President Bola Tinubu Approves ₦32.7 Billion for Social Investment Programs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), with a focus on empowering Nigeria’s most vulnerable groups. The initiative aligns with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to alleviate poverty and provide sustainable solutions for struggling citizens.

This announcement was made by Nentawe Yilwata, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, during the launch of the State Action Plan for Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makurdi.

How the Funds Will Be Utilized

The ₦32.7 billion will support vulnerable groups, particularly youth and women, through non-collateral, non-interest loans. Minister Yilwata emphasized the importance of cooperatives as the primary means to access these loans:

Beneficiaries can receive between ₦300,000 and ₦400,000 per household.
For instance, a cooperative of 20 members can collectively access up to ₦6 million.

Reforming N-Power and Expanding Opportunities

The President has directed a reform of the N-Power program to ensure better outcomes. The initiative now links participants to the market space and private sector, going beyond basic training.

Additionally, over 100,000 empowerment items have been procured to assist young Nigerians in becoming more productive contributors to the economy.

Conditional Cash Transfers for 70 Million Nigerians

The government has also approved an expansive cash transfer scheme, targeting:

70 million Nigerians, including at least 15 million households.
Beneficiaries will receive a ₦75,000 cash transfer, disbursed in three instalments.

This initiative aims to ease financial hardship for families and improve their overall quality of life.

Conclusion

President Tinubu’s bold investment in social programs demonstrates his commitment to addressing poverty and fostering economic growth. By empowering youth, women, and vulnerable households, the government is working to build a sustainable future for Nigeria.