- This directive came after a thorough verification process led by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the prompt payment of the outstanding stipends owed to NPower beneficiaries nationwide.
This directive came after a thorough verification process led by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
The announcement of the president’s directive, received on Wednesday night, has sparked jubilation among more than 400,000 beneficiaries across the country.
Mr Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Friday, said: “Announcing the release of funds, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty, Dr Betta Edu, said it was indeed a renewed hope for the Nigerian youths for the Christmas and New Year festivities.”
“The minister pointed out that President Tinubu’s interest in Nigerian youths was evidenced by the numerous policies and programmes of his administration largely tailored toward providing opportunities for them.
“I stayed awake with the NPOWER team till 3 am at the office to ensure NPOWER beneficiaries get paid before Christmas in line with the directive of the President.
“Now, I can confirm to you that the payment of NPower beneficiaries has commenced and the evidence is in their bank accounts”, the minister said.
She wished the beneficiaries who have been waiting this long due to the painstaking process of the verification exercise, a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year with their loved ones.