Npower News On Npower Batch C Protest At National Assembly On The 13th Of December 2023 In 36 States Over 9 Months Unpaid Stipends

 

According to Npower News, Npower Beneficiaries will be protesting on the 13th of December at the National Assembly, in 36 States Over 9 Months unpaid stipends.

The association said that the protest would take place at the National Assembly and the thirty six state assemblies across Nigeria.

 

According to Npower News, the National Association of Npower Beneficiaries (NANB) comprising Npower Batches A, B and C has declared a nationwide protest over the non-payment of their 9 months stipends by the Nigerian government.

According to Npower News, the association said that the protest would take place at the National Assembly on the 13th of December 2023, and in the 36 state assemblies across the country.

In a notification addressed to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Betta Edu, dated 1st of December 2023, and signed by its National Secretary, Bashir Ladan, National Association of Npower Beneficiaries (NANB) said that the protest would take place on December 13th 2023, in all the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

According to Npower News, the aggrieved Npower beneficiaries vowed to sustain the peaceful protest until their voices are heard and their 9 months stipends paid by Npower.

The letter, obtained by Npower News on Sunday and titled “Notification for Nationwide Peaceful Demonstration” read, “We are calling on all beneficiaries of Npower Beneficiaries Nationwide to hold a peaceful demonstration about the non-payment of our stipend for 9 months by the Federal Government and the recent suspension of the program by you the Honorable Minister Dr. Betta Edu.

“We will hold a peaceful demonstration in the 36 state capitals including Abuja. We will continue the demonstration until they settle our nine months stipends.

“On the 13th December, 2023 by 10:00am; we hope our beneficiaries will abide by the rules and regulations of demonstration protest.

“Please, do not touch any properties of the government or people. All demonstration will be held at the State house of Assembly of 36 states of Nigeria while Abuja at the National Assembly House Gate.”

When contacted on Sunday, the National Vice Chairman of the association, Idris Sani, confirmed the scheduled nationwide protest to Npower News.

Lastly according to Npower News, recall that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, currently announced the suspension of Npower over some alleged irregularities and corruption.