Nist Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom has received N153.2 million Renewed Hope Cash Transfer from the Federal Government.
Ms Emem Ibanga, the state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs disclosed this during the commencement of the programme in Ikot Edibon Headquarters in Nsit Ubium on Tuesday.
Ibanga said that the intervention was part of President Bola Tinubu’s Social Investment Programme designed to cushion the economic hardship faced by vulnerable Nigerians.
She said that 2,043 verified beneficiaries have received debit cards under the federal government’s renewal hope conditional cash transfer programme.
According to her, each of the verified beneficiaries received a debit card preloaded with ₦75,000.
The commissioner explained that the cards were issued free of charge to those captured in the state social register.
She commended Gov. Umo Eno for ensuring that Akwa Ibom people benefited fully through a transparent and seamless process.
“Beneficiaries should not pay anyone to get these cards and must not reveal their PINs. This programme is 100 per cent free and meant to directly improve your livelihood,” she warned.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Nsit Ubium Local Government Council, Mr Alfred Charles, described the initiative as a ”life-changing intervention that has brought hope and relief to many families”.
He thanked the Nigerian president and the state governor for ensuring that the people of the state were not left out.
Meanwhile, Mr Thomas Ekefre, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed appreciation to the federal and the state governments for the timely support.
Ekefre said the money would put food on his table and promised to vote for Tinubu come 2027 election.
