The minister said that N25,000 would be given to each of the beneficiaries to improve their spending power and economic fortunes in society.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed readiness to partner with the federal government to tackle Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty challenges
He also emphasised the need for the FG to provide more jobs by creating a productive economy where factories are functioning and employing workers.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has restated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to reducing the humanitarian crisis and poverty in Nigeria.
FG has announced restructuring the management team of NASSCO to ensure the effective implementation of the social investment programme.
The minister said the figure was part of the total 16 million Nigerians affected by various humanitarian crises.
The envoy assured the determination of the Greek government to provide the needed support.
The minister also said the federal government would establish a Presidential Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund.
The state government also says it has reinforced its Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps ahead of the anticipated flooding.
