Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu has disclosed that the Federal government’s humanitarian assistance initiatives like the Farmer Money, Trader Money, and Conditional Cash Transfer have benefitted up to 3.5 million Nigerians.
She stated this during the commencement of payment of N20,000 to vulnerable groups in Cross River state as part of measures to reduce poverty.
According to Edu, The Federal Government has many initiatives such as the Farmer Money, Trader Money, Conditional Cash Transfer in which 3.5 million Nigerians have benefitted across board.
We also have the End Hunger Programme that will be launched in January, and the Skill Acquisition Programme, among others; all I ask for at the state level is for the state to key fully to the centre”, she added
The minister called on the support of subnational governments to ensure these programs are successful across board.
Also speaking during the event was the Governor of Cross River state Bassey Otu who noted that the state government is looking into sectors like agriculture, security and tourism to create jobs and reduce unemployment.
Otu praised the initiative, stating that it would contribute to reducing poverty among vulnerable populations.
However, he emphasized the necessity for the president to garner collective support to achieve the goal of lifting 50 million Nigerians out of poverty by 2030.
