Npower Updates on Friday, August 25th
Dr. Betta Edu, representing the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has unveiled her resolute commitment to enhancing the lives of over 133 million Nigerians by combatting poverty. Her administration’s approach involves ramping up the inclusion of youths in the Npower Programme, showcasing a substantial initiative to mitigate economic challenges and extend opportunities to the underprivileged.
While the exact commencement date for disbursing stipends to Npower Batch C beneficiaries remains undisclosed, you can keep yourself informed about any developments by tracking GoldenNewsNg, which is likely to be among the first to relay the announcement once it is made.
In a heartening twist for N-power beneficiaries nationwide, Nasims, the overseeing entity for the Npower initiative, has proclaimed the reversal of altered beneficiary designations to their original “BENEFICIARY” status. This reversion comes after weeks of uncertainty and apprehension due to an earlier update on the Nasims self-service portal, which mistakenly altered beneficiaries’ statuses to “applicants.”
As of today, August 18th, 2023, Nasims has formally confirmed the successful restoration of N-power Batch C beneficiaries’ status to “BENEFICIARY” within the npower program. Beneficiaries are urged to log into the Nasims portal to validate their reinstated status and ensure the accuracy of their details.
In a related development, the Ministry overseeing the Npower program, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, extends a warm welcome to Dr. Betta Edu, the newly appointed Minister. This change in leadership is anticipated to inject fresh vigor into the management of the Npower program, fostering hopes for the program’s resurgence under her guidance.
This encouraging progression also raises expectations for the long-awaited resolution of the outstanding stipend issue, which has lingered for the past 8 months. With the reinstatement of beneficiary status, beneficiaries hold onto their optimism for the imminent clearing of their pending stipends.
During the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting convened on August 17th, 2023, in Abuja, a range of critical matters were deliberated upon and addressed. The council received updates on the ongoing nationwide distribution of essential supplies like rice, grains, and fertilizer to various states. This initiative, bolstered by a generous financial allocation of N5 billion from the Federal Government, aims to provide aid to citizens in need.
The council specifically commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their indispensable contributions to these endeavors. Additionally, the council acknowledged the interventions undertaken by state governments to alleviate the plight of citizens, particularly the vulnerable segments. It called upon these governments to further amplify the distribution of relief packages, thereby continuing their invaluable assistance to the most affected sectors of society.
As the Npower program advances in restoring the rightful status of its beneficiaries and addressing their concerns, the cooperative efforts of governmental agencies offer a beacon of hope for a brighter collective future.
