More Palliatives for Nigerians as FG Extends Programme to Support Students, Communities

• To help residents of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Government has expanded its palliative program
• According to the Minister of State for Finance, these palliatives serve as a measure until more significant economic reforms are put into place
• The minister said that the distribution has had an impact on grassroots organizations in several area councils

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The federal government has extended its palliative program to benefit inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as well as students nationwide in an effort to better the lives of Nigerians.

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, in distributing the palliatives over the weekend, emphasized that the gesture will address immediate needs and be part of the larger economic reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration.

This is according to a statement released by the finance ministry on Tuesday and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations.

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Uzoka-Anite claims that these palliatives act as a measure until the full-scale economic changes are implemented.

“The initiative has reached multiple demographics across the FCT’s Area Councils, with beneficiary groups including student bodies, women associations, community organisations, and vulnerable groups, the statement read.

The Nigerian Female Students Association, the National Association of Nigerian Students, and NANS alumni networks are notable student organizations that benefited from the program.

Sunday Asefon, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, expressed his opinions on the program and praised the minister's dedication to student welfare.

“Dr. Uzoka-Anite has demonstrated a remarkable understanding of students’ challenges in these times. Her proactive approach in extending these palliatives to students nationwide shows the Tinubu administration’s dedication to supporting Nigerian students while implementing necessary economic reforms,” he stated.

Particularly in the FCT, the distribution has affected grassroots organizations in different area councils, with a focus on community associations and women's groups.

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It further stated that area council youth associations, widows' associations, religious and cultural groups, FCT Market women's associations, and community development organizations were among the main beneficiaries.

Ade Adegoke said,

"More palliative should be directed to Nigerians across the country. the economy is actually affecting everyone so I see no reason why some people should get palliative while other don't."

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North senatorial district, has donated 11,000 bags of rice to people in his senatorial district for Christmas celebrations.

The rice comprising 10kg, 25kg and 50kg were distributed to the six local government areas of Edo North senatorial district.

Speaking during the distribution exercise on Wednesday, December 25, Oshiomhole said the donation was part of palliative measures for the people of the district.

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Legit.ng reported that the federal government intends to provide N75,000 in cash to roughly 70 million Nigerians who are considered to be among the "poorest of the poor."

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, revealed this yesterday when he appeared on Arise Television's The Morning Show.

Yilwatda said the ministry plans to implement the program throughout the 36 states of the Federation by the end of January 2025 to register up to 18.1 million Nigerian homes using the National Identity Number (NIN) system.

Source: Legit.ng