The Federal Government has scaled up its National Cash Transfer Programme to reach 15 million vulnerable citizens, with the Oyo State Government intensifying efforts to ensure indigent residents benefit from the initiative.
This was announced by the Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, during a stakeholder sensitisation and awareness meeting on the National Social Safety Nets Programme – Scale-Up, held at DSC Hotel, Iyaganku Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, the state capital, on Thursday.
Balogun, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Mofoluwake Ibitoye, emphasised that social protection remains a vital strategy in tackling poverty and economic vulnerability.
She noted that the state Cash Transfer Unit had made significant progress in reaching targeted households and lifting many out of extreme poverty.
The stakeholder meeting was convened to deepen understanding of the programme’s objectives, strengthen collaboration, promote effective community sensitisation, and enhance the visibility and acceptance of this impactful initiative.
“The scaled-up programme, coordinated by the National Cash Transfer Office in Abuja, will now provide N25,000 in three tranches to each of the 15 million beneficiaries, including those listed in the state’s segment of the National Social Register,” Balogun stated.
The commissioner commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his unwavering support of social welfare and lauded the dedication of cash transfer officers for their patriotism and integrity in executing the programme.
