The raw cash and officials distributing the money to recipients In the FCT, Abuja on Wednesday
The conditional cash transfer (CCT) to the most indigent and vulnerable in the country by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has entered its second day, with a simultaneous roll-out in Anambra, Katsina and Nasarawa states.
Thursday’s rollout of the payments comes on the heels of Wednesdays exercise in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where 5000 registered beneficiaries were reportedly paid.
According to Salisu Na’inna Dambatta, Special Assistant, Media and Press Affairs, to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq the FG has earlier approved the cash transfers to beneficiaries in the country.
Conditional Cash Transfer payments to the poorest and most vulnerable households took place today in Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria at Anyamelum LGA (Wards Anaku 1 & 2; Omor 1 & 2; Umerum Umumbo; Igbakwu; Ifite Ogwari 1 & 2; Umueje and Omasi).
Similar payments to more beneficiaries of the programme were carried out in three centers of Wamba East, Wayo and Nakere in Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria.
Also payments were made in eleven of the 34 local government areas of Katina State. The local government areas are Bakori, Bindawa, Baure, Batagarawa, Dandume and Ingawa. Others are Kaita, Mani, Musawa, Rimi and Kankara.
