President Bola Tinubu has approved a monthly stipend of N50,000 for 10,000 youths in the Niger Delta to help address the current economic hardship in the country. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this initiative during the Niger Delta Sensitisation Conference for ethnic nationalities, youths, and women, held on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The stipend will be provided through the NDDC Youth Intensive Scheme for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
Akpabio emphasized that this measure is part of President Tinubu’s efforts to tackle the region’s challenges and called on the people to avoid participating in the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
He said: “The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will implement this scheme immediately to support 10,000 youths with N50,000 monthly to cushion the current hardship.
“We acknowledge the severe impact caused by oil and gas activities in the Niger Delta and are taking prompt action to address these issues.
“The economic challenges in our nation are known by President Tinubu and are already receiving required attention to address them.”
The Senate President said Tinubu had also approved the simultaneous commencement of the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway project from both states to create thousands of jobs for youths in the Niger Delta.
According to him, the protest was orchestrated by faceless people aiming to instigate chaos and damage across the country.
“There is nothing in the 10 points agenda for the national protest that captures the interest of the Niger Delta.
“The organisers are merely copycats imitating the situation in Kenya, not minding the potential anarchy their protest will bring upon this country.
“The issues facing the country are currently being addressed, and so, there is absolutely no need to protest,” he added.
