FG’s $1bn social programme will empower Nigerians — Oluremi Tinubu

The Federal Government has launched a $1bn social protection initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable Nigerians and moving them from temporary palliatives to sustainable economic pathways. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) and four other initiatives at an event themed 'From Palliatives to Pathways'.

According to Tinubu, the five initiatives share the objective of improving the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals, families and communities across the country. The HOPE-SP is designed to strengthen the identification of vulnerable households, assess their specific needs and provide appropriate assistance, combining immediate stabilisation support with pathways towards economic recovery and independence.

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