FG to begin second payments to one million recipients under DBT programme

The Federal Government will soon commence the second round of payments to approximately one million verified recipients under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme.

This announcement was made during a high-level meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme (SIP), convened on Thursday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in Abuja. The meeting aimed to assess the progress of policies designed to uplift Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations.

In a statement issued by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, key updates from the meeting included the forthcoming second payments under the DBT programme.

Manga further noted that the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) was encouraged to collaborate with the National Identity Management Company (NIMC) for National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment. Additionally, a new communication strategy was discussed to enhance programme outreach across Nigeria.

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The Minister also highlighted that reforms to the School Feeding Programme were explored during the meeting.

In his remarks, the Minister underscored the critical importance of identifying the most vulnerable individuals to ensure they receive their benefits promptly and securely through digital means. He reiterated the present administration’s commitment to delivering social investment programmes efficiently and transparently.

As Nigeria continues on its path towards renewed hope and development, this high-level meeting represents a crucial step in harnessing the potential of social investment programmes to drive positive change.