House Of Representatives Urges Federal Government To Commence Payment Of Stipends To Beneficiaries Of Npower

 According to Npower News, the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to commence payment stipends to beneficiaries of Npower and other Social Investment Programs in order to mitigate the effect of the current economic situation on vulnerable Nigerians.

According to Npower News, the suspension of Betta Edu the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the removal of the National Coordinator of Npower have further escalated the hardship faced by beneficiaries of Npower.

The House of Representatives stressed the need for stability, development, and equitable distribution of wealth among Nigerians.

The House of Representatives also criticized the planned steering committee Board overseen by the Minister of Finance, as Npower and other social investment programs was an act of Parliament that requires legislative amendment before it could be supervised by another body.

The House of Representatives urged the Federal Government to expedite action to complete the ongoing investigation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu and put on hold the planned establishment of the Steering Committee Board to oversee Npower and other social investment programs.

Source: https://radionigeria.gov.ng/2024/03/13/reps-want-fg-to-resume-payment-of-n-power/