We remain committed to lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Minister

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development says registration of Batch C of N-Power has closed on Sunday 9^th of August, 2020. 

This is contained in a statement by the Senior Adviser, Strategic Communication of the Ministry, Halima Oyelade.

The statement notes that the registration which commenced on the 26^th of June 2020 was initially scheduled to end on the 26^th of July but the Ministry extended the date by two weeks to avail those that were unable to do so to apply. 

It states that a total of 5,042,001 Nigerian youths have applied as at the end of the exercise.

According to the statement, the Minister, Sadiya Farouq, has re-assured Nigerians that due diligence will be applied during the next stages of the selection to ensure that only duly qualified applicants are enrolled. 

It also notes that the ministry will ensure that the applicants, as well as the general public, are kept fully informed on the progress of the scheme. 

The statement adds the minister and the ministry remain committed to the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari to lift 100 Hundred million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years and identified the N-Power as one of the platforms that can assist in the realization of that vision.

Adedayo Adelowo