Npower Latest News | Reps want FG to resume payment of N-Power
Npower Latest News | Reps want FG to resume payment of N-Power; The hope of Npower beneficiaries finally receiving their long-overdue stipends was given a boost by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
The House encouraged the presidency to resume payments that were halted last october, after the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation was suspended for alleged financial misconduct.
Many of the beneficiaries have not been paid for 9 months, others for 8 months, but this may change as the HoR has heeded their cry through their peaceful protest and pleads
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According to Radio Nigeria “The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to resume the payment of N-Power and other Social Investment Programs to alleviate the suffering of vulnerable Nigerians
“The suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and the sacking of the National Coordinator of the program have further exacerbated the hardship faced by beneficiaries, potentially leading to social unrest.
“The House emphasized the need for stability, development, and equitable wealth distribution among citizens.
“The House urged the Federal Government to expedite action to complete the ongoing investigation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and put on hold the planned establishment of the Steering Committee Board to oversee the program”