Aiyedatiwa unveils FG’s N1.2bn conditional cash transfer in Ondo

…16, 255 residents in 18 LGs to get N75k via personalised debit cards

The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will continue to prioritize social inclusion and economic empowerment of vulnerable citizens through strategic partnerships with the Federal Government.

A statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said that Aiyedatiwa made the commitment during the official flag-off ceremony of the second phase of the Conditional Cash Transfer disbursement to beneficiaries in Ondo State, held at the Akure South Local Government Secretariat on Friday.

Aiyedatiwa launched the distribution of the Renewed Hope Debit Cards to thousands of beneficiaries as part of the Federal Government’s National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), implemented in collaboration with the Ondo State Government through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).

Addressing the gathering, the Governor expressed joy and a deep sense of responsibility, noting that the initiative is a bold step towards fulfilling the promise of “Renewed Hope” and improving the lives of the people of Ondo State.

According to Aiyedatiwa, a total of 16, 255 beneficiaries across all 18 Local Government Areas in the state will receive ₦75, 000 each, disbursed in monthly installments of ₦25, 000 for three months, directly through their debit cards. He said the total amount injected into the scheme is ₦1, 219, 125, 000, providing direct economic support to thousands of households.

The Governor recalled that in November 2024, a total of 8, 637 debit cards were distributed to beneficiaries, amounting to ₦647, 775, 000, making the current phase a significant expansion of the social safety net.

Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development for sustaining the programme and prioritizing the well-being of ordinary Nigerians.

In his goodwill message, the State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. James Adekunle, commended the initiative, stating that Ondo State remains one of the few states that havs fully keyed into the Renewed Hope agenda of President Tinubu. He praised Governor Aiyedatiwa for his proactive efforts in bringing national programmes to the people of the state.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Fasua, thanked the Governor for his commitment to poverty alleviation. He described the Governor as a divinely chosen leader, citing the impact of his programmes in transforming lives across the state.