The Kebbi State Government has announced that 211,699 individuals across the 21 local government areas of the state will receive ₦75,000 each (₦25,000 per circle for three payment cycles) as beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer (RHCT) program.
This revelation came from Alhaji Muhammad Hamidu-Jarkuka, the Kebbi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, during a one-day refresher training for local government cash transfer facilitators in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.
The commissioner disclosed that the state’s cash transfer unit would commence the enrollment process for the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer program.
“The enrollment targets 160,708 beneficiaries from the National Social Register (NSR) and an additional 51,258 beneficiaries from the Rapid Response Register (RRR). The enrollment will be actively ongoing in all 21 local government areas and 71 wards in 3,308 communities across the state,” explained Hamidu-Jarkuka.
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Hamidu-Jarkuka emphasized that the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer program aims to provide financial relief to vulnerable citizens in the state.
“The financial assistance is designed to make a significant impact on the lives of the beneficiaries, contributing to their well-being and resilience in light of the hardship caused by the current economic reforms in the country,” he stated.
Furthermore, the commissioner instructed the general public to visit their communities to verify if their community and names are part of the current disclosure for validation and enrollment.
What You Should Know:
The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer (RHCT) is an initiative under the National Social Safety Net Project Scale-Up (NASSP-SU).
The President Tinubu-led administration asserts that the Cash Transfer Program will benefit 15 million households across the country.
Beneficiaries will be paid ₦25,000 in each payment cycle.
