A total of 16,255 beneficiaries have begun receiving ₦25,000 each directly through their debit cards, marking the start of the second phase of the Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer programme in Ondo State.
The payment to the most vulnerable represents the first of three monthly instalments, with a total of ₦1,219,125,000 expectedly to be disbursed under the scheme.
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, during the official flag-off ceremony of the exercise in Akure South Local Government Secretariat said his administration will continue to prioritise social inclusion and the economic empowerment of vulnerable citizens through strategic partnerships with the Federal Government.
The Governor distributed the Renewed Hope Debit Cards to the beneficiaries as part of the Federal Government’s National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), implemented in collaboration with the Ondo State Government through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).Ondo state travel guide
Addressing the gathering, he said, “Today, we take yet another bold step in our ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of our people, ensuring social inclusion and fulfilling the promise of Renewed Hope for all.
“A total of 16,255 beneficiaries across all 18 Local Government Areas in the state will receive ₦75,000 each, disbursed in monthly instalments of ₦25,000 for three months, directly through their debit cards. The total amount injected into the scheme is ₦1,219,125,000, providing direct economic support to thousands of households.”
The governor recalled that in November 2024, a total of 8,637 debit cards were distributed to beneficiaries, amounting to ₦647,775,000, making the current phase a significant expansion of the social safety net.
“We understand the economic challenges that many of our people face, and this programme is a clear demonstration that the government stands with you,” he added.
He further disclosed that efforts are ongoing to expand the state’s social register to accommodate more vulnerable households, stating that no vulnerable household should be left behind.
Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development for sustaining the programme and prioritising the well-being of ordinary Nigerians.
“To our esteemed beneficiaries, I urge you to use these funds wisely, invest in your families, support your businesses, and ensure that this opportunity translates to meaningful progress in your lives,” the Governor said.
One of the beneficiaries, Falaye Emmanuel, could not hide his excitement as he expressed gratitude to the government for the financial support, describing the cash transfer as timely and a great relief to his household.
