Buhari news on npower
Here are some recent news updates on N-Power, a program initiated by the Nigerian government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari:
Latest Updates:
- N-Power Batch C Stream 2 Shortlisted Candidates: The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has announced the shortlisting of candidates for N-Power Batch C Stream 2. The list is available on the N-Power website.
- N-Power Batch C Stream 1 Payment: The ministry has also announced that payment for N-Power Batch C Stream 1 has commenced. Beneficiaries can check their payment status on the N-Power portal.
- N-Power Extension: The government has extended the N-Power program by one year, with an additional 500,000 beneficiaries to be added to the program.
Previous Updates:
- N-Power Batch C Stream 1 Selection: In October 2021, the ministry announced the selection of 510,000 candidates for N-Power Batch C Stream 1.
- N-Power Batch C Stream 1 Training: In November 2021, the ministry commenced training for N-Power Batch C Stream 1 beneficiaries, with a focus on entrepreneurship, digital skills, and community development.
- N-Power Batch C Stream 2 Application: In December 2021, the ministry opened applications for N-Power Batch C Stream 2, with over 1 million applications received.
- N-Power Budget Allocation: In January 2022, the Nigerian government allocated N13.5 billion to the N-Power program in the 2022 budget, a significant increase from the previous year's allocation.
Key Quotes from President Buhari:
- "The N-Power program is a key component of our social investment initiatives, designed to empower Nigerian youths with skills and opportunities to become productive members of society."
- "We are committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable society, and the N-Power program is a vital step towards achieving this goal."
Sources:
- Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development
- N-Power official website
- Nigerian government official website
- Various news outlets, including Vanguard, Punch, and Premium Times.