BREAKING: FG Announces N25,000 Grant For Pensioners (DETAILS)

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The Federal Government has unveiled a special grant of N25,000 for each vulnerable pensioner in the country through its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Scheme.

This announcement was made by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, during her meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), headed by its President, Joe Ajaero, in Abuja.

“President Bola Tinubu mentioned very clearly that vulnerable pensioners should be immediately captured on the National Social Register and benefit from the CCT.

“As part of social safety net, this was made clear in his speech on Independence Day where he committed 25000 Naira for 15million household for three months”, she said.

Edu conveyed to the labor union’s leadership that the intention to incorporate vulnerable pensioners into the CCT scheme, as part of the renewed Hope Agenda, is in motion.

She urged the NLC to assist in expediting the data collection process for prospective vulnerable pensioner beneficiaries, ensuring they promptly begin receiving the CCT.

“I want us to fast-track this so that we are sure the expected beneficiaries can start receiving their stipends from next month, which is November,” Edu said.

The minister praised Ajaero for his collaborative approach, emphasizing that propelling Nigeria’s progress requires a joint effort. She encouraged the NLC leadership to maintain confidence in the Tinubu Administration.

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