{
  "id": 16354289,
  "title": "GCDM Appeals To Tinubu Over 11-year Outstanding Grant Payments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/gcdm-appeals-to-tinubu-over-11-year-outstanding-grant-payments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/24/gcdm-appeals-to-tinubu-over-11-year-outstanding-grant-payments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Grant Community Decide Movement (GCDM) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address outstanding grant payments reportedly dating back over 11 years. The movement, representing various stakeholders in the grant ecosystem across Nigeria, has called for an investigation into the status of these grants, verification of eligible beneficiaries and a clear roadmap for resolving the issue. In a letter signed by GCDM President Prof. Greg Stephens, the group highlighted the anxiety, financial hardship and tension caused by the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the payments. They also expressed concern over the deepening divisions within the community due to disagreements over responsibility for the unresolved payments. GCDM requested Tinubu to direct relevant authorities to provide an official update on the grants' status, explain measures being taken to address the matter and provide a realistic timeline for resolution. The movement emphasized its commitment to constructive engagement with the Tinubu administration, advocating for dialogue to strengthen public confidence, demonstrate responsiveness to citizens' concerns and rebuild trust. The appeal comes amid calls for transparency regarding the status of the grants, eligible beneficiaries and the processes for resolving the outstanding claims.",
  "summary": "Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Grant Community Decide Movement (GCDM) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the resolution of outstanding grants reportedly sourced from international donors",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}