By Ezinne Ude
Imo state cash transfer unit has applauded the state governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma for his commitment to the wellbeing of poor and vulnerable Imo citizens, which he exhibited through provision of necessary requirements to ensure Imolites benefit from NG Care Programme.
The Head of social transfer delivery platform, Mr. Joseph Odoemenam stated this in a stakeholders sensitization meeting to raise awareness about the NG CARES social transfer initiative, aimed at supporting vulnerable households in the state, which was held in selected communities in Okigwe, Orlu and Owerri.
He emphasized the importance of the programme in addressing the economic crises faced by many household in the state, maintaining that the NG CARES programme of social transfer is a vital intervention, designed to provide financial support to vulnerable households, mitigate the impact of economic shock and promote economic recovery and stability
Mr Odoemenam informed participants that the objective of social transfer is to provide temporary transfer of ten thousand naira for twelve month to eligible individuals, targeting the aged, critically ill, persons with special needs and the urban poor.
He noted that though NG CARES, which means Nigerian Community Action and Resilience Economic Stimulus is an offshoot of Covid 19, which is a thing of the past, adding that government still wants to sustain the programme due to the success it achieved during the covid 19 pandemic period.
The Head of social transfer pointed out that the sensitization meeting aimed to raise awareness about the programme, build support and ownership among stake- holders and encourage collaboration and participation.
Reacting in Owerri, the Dags of the Owerri Municipal, Mrs Ugboja, commended the present administration for the initiative and ensured that the stakeholders would buy in to the program to ensure sustainability.
Stakeholders present at the meeting were traditional rulers, Local Government sole administrators, president generals of autonomous communities, youth and women leaders.
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