FG: We’ve disbursed N11.4bn to over 183,000 households in Kwara

The Federal government says a total of N11,482 billion has been disbursed to 183.186 households in Kwara State. The disbursement was reportedly made under the ongoing Household Prosperity and Empowerment – Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) programme taking place across the country The HoPE-CT is a cash transfer program introduced by the government to ensure that very poor […]

The Federal government says a total of N11,482 billion has been disbursed to 183.186 households in Kwara State.

The disbursement was reportedly made under the ongoing Household Prosperity and Empowerment – Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) programme taking place across the country

The HoPE-CT is a cash transfer program introduced by the government to ensure that very poor house holds in the country gets financial aid to enhance their livelihoods and reduce poverty.

Each household is expected to get 75 thousand naira each, but in three tranches.

Speaking at the disbursement program in Kwara State, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, revealed that in the first tranche, 183,186 households were supported, in the second tranche, 139,812 household received support, while in the third tranche, 141,852 households benefited so far.

He said many transition across phases due to the NIN validation process in order to ensure accuracy and accountability.

According to him, the engagement was about impact and ensuring that government support translates into real improvements in the lives of vulnerable households.

He said the progress recorded in Kwara State reflects deliberate governance and strong alignment with national priorities.

Doro said “i chose to be here personally because leadership must not operate at a distance. I needed to come down myself to see, to hear, and to understand what is working and what must change.”

According to him, the engagement aligns directly with the vision of a OneHumanitarian – One Poverty Response System which means that interventions must no longer operate in silos.

He insisted that they must they must be connected, tracked, and structured towards a clear outcome, noting that support must lead somewhere and must move people forward.

“This direction is directly linked to our poverty exit strategy, which we are strengthening to ensure that every intervention contributes to a defined pathway out of poverty.”

“We are strengthening the system to ensure that intervention such as livelihood support, training, and cooperative structures are not only delivered, but are aligned towards measurable outcomes.What we are building, therefore, is not just a programme, but a graduation system, one that ensures beneficiaries move from support to stability, and ultimately exit poverty with dignity,” Doro said.

He reiterated that the programme was entirely free, and any request for payment must be reported immediately.

On his part, Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who congratulated the beneficiaries said it was encouraging to see the impact the initiative was making across the State.

Represented by the Commissioner for Social Development, Kwara State, Dr. Mariam NnaFatima Imam said the HoPE-CT provides timely support through debit cards and direct transfers.

He acknowledged that so far, over 183,000 households benefited in the first phase, about 139,000 in the second, and over 141,000 in the third, hence, reaching all 16 local government areas.

He noted that the support program has helped families stay afloat, rebuild, and look ahead with more confidence.