Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a monthly stipend of N50,000 for 10,000 the Niger Delta youths. The money is part of Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to alleviate the current economic hardships in the country.
This was disclosed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
Akpabio made the announcement while speaking at the Niger Delta Sensitization Conference for ethnic nationalities, youths, and women.
The Senate President stated that the payments will be made through the NDDC Youth Intensive Scheme. He noted that it will last for an initial 12 months, with a possibility of extension.
Akpabio stated that this initiative is part of Tinubu’s efforts to address challenges in the region. He, therefore, urged the youths against participating in the nationwide protest slated to being on August 1.
The Senate President also used the occasion to announce that Tinubu has also approved the simultaneous commencement of the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway project. He noted that project is expected to create thousands of jobs for the youths in the region.
Akpabio warned that the upcoming national protest was organized by anonymous individuals intending to incite chaos and destruction across the country.
He said, “The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will implement this scheme immediately to support 10,000 youths with N50,000 monthly to cushion the current hardship.”
“We acknowledge the severe impact caused by oil and gas activities in the Niger Delta and are taking prompt action to address these issues. The economic challenges in our nation are known by President Tinubu and is already receiving required attention to address them,”
“There is nothing in the 10 points agenda for the national protest that captures the interest of the Niger Delta. The organizers are merely copycats. Imitating the situation in Kenya, not minding the potential anarchy their protest will bring upon this country.”
“The issues facing the country are currently being addressed. And so, there is absolutely no need to protest,”
The Senate President also pointed out that necessary funds were being allocated for critical projects to meet the needs and dreams of the Niger Delta people.
He, therefore, called for patience from the youths as the Federal Government’s policies and programmes take effect.
The Senate President emphasized that one year was too short a timeframe to measure the success of the Tinubu’s administration.
source: Nairametrics
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