The Federal Government has announced plans to credit one million Nigerians impacted by COVID-19 pandemic with N5,000 cash for six months.
The government explained that a pilot scheme commenced earlier this year with 3,115 beneficiaries in Lagos and Abuja, saying the intervention will be up-scaled nationwide and beneficiaries will start receiving their stipends soon.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development Mrs. Sadiya Farouq disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing to give update on the national social investment programmes (NSIP) of the government in Abuja.
She said a Rapid Response Register (RRR) has been put in place as a shock responsive intervention register specifically targeted at the urban informal workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development remains committed to the continued implementation of the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP), in line with Mr. President’s policy to unfailingly lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years, especially through innovative Youth Empowerment and Gainful Employment,” she said.
