By Muhyideen Jimoh
The Presidency has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and policies aimed at reducing the burden on ordinary Nigerians.
Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, stated this via his verified X account.
His comments follow a recent World Bank Group report noting Nigeria’s persistent poverty levels despite rising government revenue and increased capital expenditure.
The Presidency outlined key programmes and reforms supporting economic recovery and enhanced social protection under the Tinubu administration.
Dare stressed the administration’s focus on household welfare through measurable and data-backed interventions.
He identified the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) as a flagship initiative, reaching up to 15 million households, with over ₦297 billion disbursed since 2023.
The Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RH-WDEP) was also highlighted as “a major initiative targeting all 8,809 electoral wards.”
The programme aims to deliver micro-infrastructure, essential services, and livelihood support directly to grassroots communities.
Dare also noted efforts to consolidate social investment schemes like N-Power, GEEP loans (TraderMoni, MarketMoni, FarmerMoni), and the School Feeding Programme.
These programmes aim to protect jobs, support micro-businesses, and keep children in school.
On food security, Dare said the government is addressing inflation through subsidised grain distribution, fertiliser support, and agricultural mechanisation.
He added that strategic food reserves are being revitalised to stabilise prices and boost supply.
Dare said government investments are also being expanded in agriculture, MSMEs, and power infrastructure to stimulate job creation and reduce living costs.
He noted that the projects include agricultural value chain expansion, gas-to-power initiatives, and skills development hubs nationwide.
“As these programmes mature, Nigerians should begin to feel visible improvements in food prices, income, and purchasing power,” he said.
Dare said a unified, data-driven system is being deployed to ensure transparency and accountability in social investment.
He stressed that the expansion of the National Social Register and full rollout of RH-WDEP aim to include every vulnerable community.
“The reforms are necessary, the direction is right, and the foundation for a fairer and more prosperous Nigeria is being firmly laid,” Dare added.(NAN)
Edited by Sadya Hamza
