154,412 vulnerable households receive ‘Renewed Hope’ grant in Jigawa

In Jigawa State, Nigeria, a significant social welfare initiative is underway, with 154,412 low-income households registered to benefit from the federal government's 'Renewed Hope' unconditional social security grant. The program aims to bolster the welfare of vulnerable citizens across the state.

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The President increased the grant amount to maximise the programme’s impact, specifically aiming to help vulnerable households improve their nutrition and stimulate their family economies.

Auwal Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, announced that the first phase of disbursement began in January, and the second phase is currently in progress. To date, 126,636 households from all 27 local government areas have successfully collected their payment cards. The remaining 27,776 cards are being finalized for swift distribution, ensuring all targeted beneficiaries receive their social security packages.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has significantly increased the grant amount, raising it from a previous ₦10,000 bi-monthly stipend to ₦25,000 per payment cycle. Each household is entitled to three such cycles, resulting in a cumulative total of ₦75,000 per beneficiary household. Sankara explained that this increase is intended to maximize the program's impact, particularly in improving nutrition and stimulating family economies.

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While the amount may seem modest to some, it significantly impacts the lives of ordinary citizens and strengthens the micro-economy. If you look at the operating capital of local food vendors, tea sellers, and other micro-businesses, you will realize just how much of a difference this funding makes within the community.

"While the amount may seem modest to some, it significantly impacts the lives of ordinary citizens and strengthens the micro-economy," Sankara stated. He highlighted how the funding makes a tangible difference for local food vendors, tea sellers, and other micro-businesses. The successful execution in Jigawa is attributed to the strong support from Governor Umar Namadi, whose dedication to citizen upliftment aligns with the federal initiative and his own 12-point agenda for the state. Both leaders are committed to improving living standards and fostering sustainable growth.

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The Renewed Hope social security grant is one of several programmes initiated by the President to improve livelihoods and boost the rural economy. This federal initiative directly aligns with Governor Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda for the state.