Cross River State Government Commences ₦50,000 Cash Transfers to Over 29,000 Vulnerable Persons
The Cross River State Government has initiated a social welfare programme, offering ₦50,000 cash assistance to over 29,000 vulnerable persons across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Cross River Social Investment Programme, is aimed at lifting individuals out of poverty and promoting economic empowerment.
The payments have already commenced, according to Dr. Edem Okon Effiom, the State Coordinator of the programme. He explained that the funds are not a one-time donation but rather a sustained investment in the well-being of the beneficiaries.
The payments are being made to approximately 100 beneficiaries per ward, with a total of 150 beneficiaries per ward. The selection process involved collaboration with various social strata such as churches, traditional institutions, women groups, youth groups, and other community-based organizations to identify the most vulnerable members of society.
Dr. Effiom revealed that the programme is a result of the commitment from the governor to expand it further in the coming year. He assured that the government is committed to ensuring that only the truly needy are receiving the cash assistance.
Cross River State Government Launches Social Investment Programme to Benefit Vulnerable Persons
- The Cross River State Government is implementing a social welfare initiative, providing ₦50,000 cash assistance to over 29,000 vulnerable individuals across the state.
- The payments have already commenced, according to Dr. Edem Okon Effiom, the State Coordinator of the programme.
- The selection process involved collaboration with various social strata such as churches, traditional institutions, women groups, youth groups, and other community-based organizations to identify the most vulnerable members of society.
- The programme is a result of the governor's commitment to expand it further in the coming year, according to Dr. Effiom.
- Dr. Effiom assured that the government is committed to ensuring that only the genuinely needy are receiving the cash assistance.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
