The Federal government has revealed that the enrolment for Batch C beneficiaries of the N-Power Programme which started on June 26 has been extended till August 8.
This was disclosed by Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, via Twitter on Sunday night.
She said, there have been over 5 million applications received for the scheme.
According to Umar-Farouq, the Federal Government aims at enrolling 400,000 applicants in the Batch C scheme.
On Friday, the Government said that it could not afford a grant of N300bn that is being demanded by N-Power beneficiaries.
Explaining, the minister said on Sunday, “I received 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 5m 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 scheme was devised by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration under the National Social Investment Programme to help in tackling poverty and build capacity.
