The Federal Government says the enrolment for Batch C scheme of the N -Power Programme which started on June 26, will now close on August 8.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs , Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar -Farouq, who disclosed this on Sunday night, said over 5 million applications have been received for the scheme.
The Federal Government plans to enrol 400 ,000 applicants in the Batch C scheme .
It was reported earlier that some N- Power beneficiaries who are about to exit the programme held a rally at the National Assembly Complexm, last week. requesting Federal Government to employ them as well as pay them grant of 600,000 naira.
Providing an update on the development , the minister said on Sunday, “ I received the news of a protest at the National Assembly by N -Power Batch A and B beneficiaries who presented a list of demands which we are reviewing and will address as practically possible.
“Let me reiterate that the exiting of Batch A and B is not punitive but as a means of providing an opportunity for their brothers and sisters to also access the programme . Batch A and B beneficiaries remain our pride and worthy ambassadors .
“One month after the portal opened for Batch C applications , we are happy to announce that we have received over 5 m applications underlining enthusiasm for the programme .
“In a bid to extend the opportunity to all Nigerians and ensure it is truly inclusive , the portal will close at midnight on August 8th , 2020 .”
The N -Power Programme was inaugurated by the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd .) , in 2016 under the National Social Investment Programme .
The programme aims to lift citizens out of poverty through capacity building , investment and direct support .
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