FG Expands Cash Transfer Scheme to 15 Million Nigerians, Oyo Govt Moves to Secure Benefits for Residents The Federal Government has expanded its National Cash Transfer Programme to support 15 million vulnerable Nigerians nationwide. In Oyo State, the government is intensifying efforts to ensure indigent residents fully benefit from the initiative. This commitment was reaffirmed by the Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs. Toyin Balogun. The programme aims to provide direct financial relief to the poorest households, helping to cushion the impact of economic challenges across the country. #FGCashTransfer #OyoState #PovertyAlleviation #SocialWelfare

News Brief: Tinubu Must Lead on Social Welfare, Not Delegate to Governors — Falana. Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take direct responsibility for combating poverty in Nigeria, rather than deferring social welfare duties to state governors. In a statement on Sunday, Falana reacted to Tinubu’s recent plea to APC governors to “wet the grass” by addressing grassroots economic hardship. While acknowledging the President’s concern, Falana insisted the Federal Government must move beyond appeals and fully fund existing national welfare programmes. He criticised the 2025 budget allocation of ₦32.7 billion to the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), comparing it unfavorably to the ₦39 billion reportedly spent on the International Conference Centre renovation. “This government cannot justify underfunding welfare while indulging in expensive renovations,” Falana said. He called for a ₦5 trillion investment in the NSIP, which supports youth employment, school feeding, soft loans, and cash transfers for vulnerable households. Falana also called out wasteful spending in the 2025 budget, citing ₦6.93 trillion in padded projects exposed by BudgIT. With ₦11.195 trillion disbursed to states via FAAC in the last year, Falana said resources are available—what’s lacking is political will and prioritization. He also demanded multi-stakeholder oversight for NSIP funds, including civil society and trade unions, to ensure transparency and real impact. #FemiFalana #TinubuAdministration #SocialWelfare #NSIP #NigerianPovertyCrisis #Budget2025