The minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, has said that plans are being put together to Relaunch the N-Power scheme to accommodate more beneficiaries and ensure prompt stipend payment.
Edu mentioned this in a statement issued on Sunday, September 3, in Abuja, noting that the programme will be revamped with a ‘renewed hope’ concept.
N-Power scheme is an initiative aimed at building the skills of youth and promoting entrepreneurship.
Edu said, “We will change the modalities so that people will get their delayed stipends, include more people, and relaunch it with a renewed hope concept.”
She said the ministry plans to establish humanitarian hubs across the 774 local government areas in the country.
The establishment of the hubs, she said, would be a long-term goal towards eradicating poverty in Nigeria.
She added that the ministry would send its staff to all the LGAs to get feedback, in addition to engaging in digital tracking of the palliatives.
”This is to ensure transparent and effective disbursement of palliatives; we also plan to bring on board independent monitors to ensure the relief materials reached those in need.
“Under my watch, the ministry will address poverty through Job creation, cash transfer to poor Nigerians.
“We will ensure engagement with the Nutrition Department, the establishment of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise and provision of stimulus to their business.
“Nigerians should be rest assured that all existing empowerment schemes within the National Investment Programme will be rejigged to cover more people effectively,” she added.
