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FG to Give ₦75,000 Cash to 2.2 Million Families in Nigeria
The Federal Government has confirmed that it will begin sharing cash support to vulnerable households across the country within the next two weeks. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Tanko Sununu, explained that the initiative is part of efforts to cushion the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.
According to the minister, about 2.2 million households are expected to benefit from the scheme. He assured citizens that the process will be carried out openly, stressing that transparency is a key priority for the government this time.
However, the announcement has already gotten reactions. While many struggling families welcome the news, civil society groups have raised concerns about accountability. Groups like HURIWA have called on the government to go beyond verbal assurances and publish clear details of how beneficiaries are selected and how the funds will be disbursed. They argue that without open records, the scheme could fall into the same trust problems that affected past interventions.
Cash transfers are not new in Nigeria. Since 2015, different governments have used similar programs to provide temporary relief for low-income families. But critics say the success of such initiatives depends largely on proper monitoring and fairness in distribution.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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