FG begins disbursement of conditional grants, says it’ll be in phases

The federal government says it has commenced the
disbursement process for the presidential conditional grant scheme to verified
applicants.

President Bola Tinubu, on October 17, 2023, launched the
renewed hope conditional cash transfer to 15 million households.

According to a statement on Tuesday by the office of the
ministry of industry, trade, and investment, several beneficiaries have already
received their grants, marking the beginning of the disbursement strategy.

“The President Bola Tinubu Administration understands the
importance of these grants in supporting the livelihoods and businesses of our
citizens, and this is why we are committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent
process,” the ministry said.

 “In collaboration
with telecommunications providers, we have successfully resolved the initial
delays in sending out short codes for NIN verification and application
continuation.”