Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, on
Friday gave an update on the N-Power programme as Batch C will commence soon.
She spoke at an event in commemoration of the ministry’s
first year anniversary in Abuja.
Farouq announced that as at the last count, 109, 823
beneficiaries from Batch A and B have set up businesses in their communities.
“We have successfully exited the 500,000 Batch A and B
beneficiaries and closed registration for Batch C with a total of 5,042,001
registrations received.”
The minister assured that applicants to be selected would be
just the qualified ones.
“As we move to the selection stage, the Ministry will ensure
due diligence will be applied to ensure that only duly qualified applicants are
enrolled,” Farouq said.
She disclosed that work was ongoing to ensure the
establishment of National Disability Commission and the take-off of the
National Senior Citizens Centre.
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