"Npower News: National Chairman to Meet New CEO in Katsina; Follow-Up Actions Planned"

 "Npower News: National Chairman to Meet New CEO in Katsina; Follow-Up Actions Planned"

In a recent 54-minute live broadcast, Comrade Abdulrahaman Ibrahim, the National Chairman of Npower Beneficiaries, along with Npower Publicity Secretary Adeshina A. Adex and the National Chairman of Npower Niger State, announced plans to meet with the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Dr. Badamasi Lawal, in Katsina State. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss ongoing issues related to Npower payments. 

The National Chairman emphasized that this meeting is crucial for ensuring that the new CEO is fully informed about the number of Npower beneficiaries who have yet to receive their stipends and to convey the urgency of the situation. Additionally, the National Chairman stated that he would accompany Dr. Badamasi Lawal to his Senate screening.

The National Chairman also addressed internal challenges within the association, mentioning that some executives who attempted to undermine the association have been removed, as well as individuals spreading false information. He further cautioned that no Npower beneficiary should be asked to make any donations or contributions for any reason.

According to Npower News, Comrade Kehinde James, the Npower Chairman for Niger State, expressed concern about the lack of response from the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to a letter sent two weeks ago. He plans to follow up with the Ministry on Monday. When asked about solutions for previous payment delays, Comrade Kehinde James stated that if the Ministry does not make payments within two weeks after their meeting with the Permanent Secretary, the National Association will consider litigation, possibly involving Amnesty International or the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), following a one-day demonstration.

Responding to a suggestion from a concerned Npower beneficiary about contacting Brekete Radio, Comrade Kehinde James confirmed that the association has already reached out to Brekete Radio, Arise TV, and Channels TV and is awaiting responses from these media outlets.

Npower Batch C beneficiaries are currently owed payments for 9 to 12 months, despite having fulfilled their duties at their assigned workplaces. They are pleading with the President to lift the suspension on the Npower program so that they can receive their overdue stipends.