Npower News: Be Verified To Receive Federal Government Grant Ogun State Government Tells Traders

According to Npower News, the Ogun State Government has urged small business owners and traders to take part in the ongoing verification and enumeration exercise in the twenty local government areas of the state to enable them to get the federal government grant.

The Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr Adebola Sofela, disclosed this on Thursday 16th May, that the verification and enumeration exercise started on Monday and would end on Friday.

According to Npower News, Mr Adebola Sofela stated that the Bank of Industry had sent text messages to individuals who registered for the federal government grant earlier, pointing out that most stakeholders thought the federal government grant process was fake.

Mr Adebola Sofela said, “Both the Federal Government and Ogun State Government remain unwavering in their decision to upgrade the status of small-scale business owners.”

Mr Adebola Sofela implored prospective beneficiaries of the federal government grant to report to the nearest local government secretariat with their Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) for data capture.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Olu Aikulola, noted that the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration was taking advantage of every opportunity to boost the standard of living of its people.

“The focus of the state government on both the industrial sector and small-scale businesses is second to none. It will continue to create an enabling environment for business to thrive,” Dr Olu Aikulola added.

Source: Punchng

Latest Npower News Today On Npower Suspension And Npower Payment May 16th 2024

According to latest Npower News today on the suspension of Npower, Npower was suspended in January 2024 as a result of misappropriation Of public funds in the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and this led to the investigation of Betta Edu by the anti-graft agency the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the suspension of Npower was done by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow for a holistic investigation in order to mop up operations in the ministry and prevent misuse of public funds in the future.

According to latest Npower News on Npower payment, the delay in Npower payment to beneficiaries of Npower batch c is as a result of the suspension of Npower. Honorable Billy Osawaru has proposed lifting the suspension of Npower in the House of Representatives, suggesting efforts to get Npower back on track as soon as possible.

According to Npower News, Npower cannot provide a specific date for recommencing payment to beneficiaries of Npower batch c until the suspension of Npower is lifted or significant developments occur in the investigation. Npower payment to beneficiaries of Npower batch c is likely to continue in June that is next month.

Npower is rolling out and sharing details about government or private initiatives that might offer financial assistance during this time and Beneficiaries of Npower have been advised to take advantage of these government empowerment programs.

Npower have informed beneficiaries of Npower batch c who were not shortlisted for these empowerment programs to keep observing verified sources for any updates. Npower has further made it clear that applicants who were not shortlisted as beneficiaries of the program are ineligible for Npower payment.

Npower News Thursday May 16th 2024

According to Npower News Thursday May 16th 2024, the Npower national coordinator in a short video clip was seen asking for prayers from beneficiaries of Npower as he writes his medical board examinations. The National Coordinator said that he has not relented on the struggle for Npower payment to beneficiaries of Npower and will continue to post more videos despite undergoing his exams.

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Npower News: Precious Alechi Iyeuwa Appeal To President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu To Reinstate Betta Edu

According to Npower News, a socialite Precious Alechi Iyeuwa from Rivers State, has written an appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate Betta Edu as Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as this would enable Betta Edu to continue the excellent work she started, aligning with her renewed hope job creation program.

The commitment, dedication and expertise of Betta Edu has made tremendous impact in alleviating poverty in Nigeria. According to the socialite Betta Edu's reinstatement would ensure continuity and progress in the critical work of the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation building on the existing template.

According to Precious Alechi Iyeuwa Npower has touched the lives of millions of Nigerians, and the efforts of Betta Edu has been influential in driving this cause forward. According to the socialite the reinstatement of Betta Edu would be a plus to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's dedication to continuity and progress.

The socialite pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider her appeal and reinstate Betta Edu, as the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation so that Betta Edu can continue to impact millions of Nigerians positively.