By Our Correspondent
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme for recording significant achievements in transparency, operational efficiency, and beneficiary outreach across the state.
The Governor made this known on Monday at the Government House in Kano while receiving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard M. Doro.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, the Governor disclosed that the programme has recorded 609,013 beneficiaries within Kano State.
He further revealed that citizens living below the poverty line received a total sum of ₦48,276,150,000 through the initiative.
“This achievement reflects the programme’s far-reaching commitment to poverty alleviation, social inclusion, and economic empowerment,” the Governor stated.
Governor Yusuf, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sulaiman Wali Sani, urged beneficiaries to regard the support not merely as temporary relief but as a catalyst for sustainable growth.
He also expressed appreciation to the Minister, Dr. Doro, for his visionary leadership, dedication, and continued support towards the implementation of the National Social Safety Nets Project–Scale Up.
Earlier, the Minister, Dr. Doro, stated that he was in Kano leading a delegation from the Ministry to engage with stakeholders and beneficiaries to assess the progress of the programme.
He noted that the volume of funds disbursed to Kano State beneficiaries exceeds the combined total received by four other states, commending the state government for ensuring transparency throughout the process.
In her welcome address, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Amina Abdullahi, confirmed that the programme is progressing smoothly. She added that beneficiaries have expressed profound appreciation for the initiative.
