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Governor Aiyedatiwa Commits to Prioritizing Social Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State reiterated his administration's commitment to prioritizing social inclusion and economic empowerment of vulnerable citizens through strategic partnerships with the Federal Government. As part of this commitment, he launched the distribution of the Renewed Hope Debit Cards to thousands of beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). The initiative aims to improve the welfare of the people of Ondo State and fulfill the promise of 'Renewed Hope'. A total of 16,255 beneficiaries across all 18 Local Government Areas will receive N75,000 each, disbursed in monthly instalments of N25,000 for three months, directly through their debit cards. The total amount injected into the scheme is N1,219,125,000, providing direct economic support to thousands of households.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, committed to prioritizing social inclusion and economic empowerment of vulnerable citizens through strategic partnerships with the Federal Government.
  • The Renewed Hope Debit Cards programme aims to improve the welfare of the people of Ondo State and fulfill the promise of 'Renewed Hope'.
  • A total of 16,255 beneficiaries across all 18 Local Government Areas in the state will receive N75,000 each, disbursed in monthly instalments of N25,000 for three months, directly through their debit cards.
  • The total amount injected into the scheme is N1,219,125,000, providing direct economic support to thousands of households.
  • The programme is a significant expansion of the social safety net in Ondo State, with a total of 8,637 debit cards distributed to beneficiaries in November 2024, amounting to N647,775,000.
  • Efforts are ongoing to expand the state's social register to accommodate more vulnerable households, ensuring no household is left behind.
  • Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development for sustaining the programme and prioritizing the well-being of ordinary Nigerians.

Statistics:

  • 16,255 beneficiaries across all 18 Local Government Areas in Ondo State will receive N75,000 each.
  • The total amount injected into the scheme is N1,219,125,000.
  • N25,000 will be disbursed in monthly instalments for three months directly to beneficiaries' debit cards.
  • The programme aims to provide direct economic support to thousands of households in Ondo State.
  • A total of 8,637 debit cards were distributed to beneficiaries in November 2024, amounting to N647,775,000.

Sources:

  • "Ondo Governor Flags Off Second Phase of Conditional Cash Transfer Programme".
  • "Ondo State Government".
  • "National Social Investment Programme (NSIP)".

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