The federal government has approved n4bn for conditional cash transfers to vulnerable households in Nigeria.
The minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwada, made the announcement on Thursday during the launch of the 2025 Nigeria humanitarian needs and response plan at the United Nations house in Abuja today.
According to Yilwada the interventions aimed at addressing the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis and it is expected to support at least 10 million displaced households, primarily targeting the most vulnerable members of society.
The cash transfer programme is set to commence in February and continue through April, focusing on alleviating the immediate needs of families affected by displacement, particularly in the northeast.
Additionally, the government has approved n2bn in interest-free loans for farmers, specifically those in rural communities, to boost food production and self-sufficiency.
