Latest NPower News and NASIMS News Today 5th Sept 2023 can be accessed below.
In the latest Npower News, we will provide an overview of the activities undertaken by HM Betta Edu since assuming office as the Minister of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. So, read on!
- On August 28, 2023, Dr. Betta Edu participated in the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, held at the Presidential Villa’s Council Chamber in Abuja. During this event, she also received a courtesy visit from a House of Representatives member representing Cross River state.
- Later on the same day, August 28, 2023, in the evening, Dr. Betta Edu, alongside other high-level government officials including Minister of Environment Dr. Ishaq Salako, Minister of Water Resources Prof. Joseph Utsev, and Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation Bello Goronyo, addressed the press regarding the opening of the Lagdo dam by Cameroonian authorities. They discussed the Federal government’s plans to prevent, mitigate, and provide solutions to flooding and its associated consequences.
- On August 30, 2023, Dr. Betta Edu held a meeting with Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, the World Bank Country Director, and his team.
- On the same day, August 30, 2023, she received briefings and presentations from the various Agencies and Parastatals under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, gaining insights into their functions and forthcoming innovations.
- Moving to August 31, 2023, Dr. Betta Edu welcomed a delegation led by Loannis Plotas, the Greek Ambassador to Nigeria, who expressed Greece’s readiness to support the Federal Government’s efforts in alleviating poverty among Nigerians. The Minister also urged the Bill and Melinda Foundation to collaborate with the federal government in addressing pressing humanitarian and poverty-related challenges in Nigeria. In an interview with TVC News on the same day, Dr. Betta Edu reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating poverty in Nigeria.
- On August 31, 2023, Dr. Betta Edu participated in a Think Tank Engagement with key stakeholders to shape policies and set agendas for the ministry’s new mandate.
- Transitioning to September 1, 2023, Dr. Betta Edu joined Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the 2023 Grand Finale of Imo State August Meeting, hosted by Imo State’s First Lady, Barr. Chioma Uzodinma.
- Lastly, on September 2, 2023, during an interview on Radio Nigeria, Dr. Betta Edu unveiled President Bola Tinubu’s plans for Npower and other National Investment Programmes.
NPower News Today 5th September 2023.
In the latest Npower update on Sunday, September 5th, 2023, Dr. Betta Edu, the Honourable Minister of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, addressed the issue of delayed N-power stipend payments.
Dr. Betta Edu assured the public that efforts are underway to resolve the challenges causing the delay in Npower stipend payments. She announced plans to revise the processes to expedite stipend disbursements, expand the program to include more participants, and relaunch it with a renewed sense of hope. These remarks were made during her recent interview with Radio Nigeria a few days ago.
Additionally, Dr. Edu emphasized that all existing empowerment initiatives under the National Investment Programme will undergo significant improvements to become more effective and encompass a larger number of Nigerians. For more information, you can find details on HM Betta Edu’s plans for Npower and other NSIP programmes.
This announcement sheds light on the changes occurring on the Nasims self-service portal dashboard, particularly regarding the ongoing preselection and validation of applicants to become beneficiaries. Some preselected applicants have already transitioned from being applicants to beneficiaries. Consequently, beneficiaries are advised to stay vigilant and keep themselves informed by regularly checking the Nasims self-service portal.
