Thousands of Ondo families benefit from federal cash transfer
The Ondo State Government has announced that 396,671 households in the state have benefited from the Federal Government’s cash transfer programme. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa shared this during a meeting with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, in Akure. The intervention is part of a wider social investment initiative that has impacted several states. The programme aims to support the poorest households and improve welfare through direct cash payments.
What we know
- Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the South-West region received about N62 billion under the scheme, with Ondo State accounting for 396,671 beneficiary households across three tranches.
- Selected beneficiaries from all 18 local government areas are being engaged to provide feedback on the programme’s implementation and impact.
- Some beneficiaries have faced challenges with National Identification Number (NIN) registration, prompting officials to intensify efforts to update data for seamless payment.
- Bernard Doro stated that the programme has delivered ₦75,000 in three tranches to the poorest households nationwide, with over nine million households benefiting.
- Ondo State alone received about N9.9 billion through successive payment cycles, and the Federal Government is working on a redesigned social protection framework to improve accountability and targeting.
