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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
To cushion economic austerity in the country, the Federal Government has disbursed N11.482bn to 183,186 households in Kwara State, through the HoPE-CT Programme.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Bernard Doro, who disclosed yesterday, stressed the government’s commitment towards strengthening national social investment scheme by ensuring that every intervention contributes to a defined pathway out of poverty.
Doro noted that the initiative is targeted at ensuring that the lives of vulnerable Nigerians are better.
The Minister lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for providing leadership and commitment to the welfare of his people, noting that the progress recorded in Kwara reflects deliberate governance and strong alignment with national priorities.
“I chose to be here personally because leadership must not operate at a distance. I needed to come down myself—to see, to hear, and to understand what is working and what must change. Kwara State holds a unique place in the evolution of this programme, having contributed significantly to shaping its structure and strengthening its delivery.
“Speaking specifically to Kwara State, the programme has reached a significant number of households across multiple phases. In the first tranche, 183,186 households were supported.
“In the second tranche, 139,812 households received support, while in the third tranche, 141,852 households benefited. The total disbursement across these three tranches stands at N11,482,020,000.00.
“It is important to state clearly that these figures should not be aggregated as entirely separate sets of beneficiaries. Many transition across phases due to the NIN validation process, ensuring accuracy and accountability,” he said.
He disclosed that the engagement with beneficiaries of HoPE-CT Programme aligns with the vision of a One Humanitarian – One Poverty Response System, adding that interventions must no longer operate in silos, but must be connected, tracked, and structured towards a clear outcome. Support must lead somewhere. It must move people forward.
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He said: “This direction is directly linked to our poverty exit strategy, which we are strengthening to ensure that every intervention contributes to a defined pathway out of poverty. We are strengthening the system to ensure that interventions such as livelihood support, training, and cooperative structures are not only delivered, but are aligned towards measurable outcomes.
“What we are building, therefore, is not just a programme, but a graduation system—one that ensures beneficiaries move from support to stability, and ultimately exit poverty with dignity.
“To our beneficiaries, your voices matter and will shape what comes next. Let me reiterate that this programme is entirely free, and any request for payment must be reported immediately.”
Also, Kwara State Commissioner for Social Development, Mariam NnaFatima Imam, described the initiative as impactful and people-focused, stressing that the scheme was in tandem with the vision of Governor AbdulRazaq.
She explained that, alongside the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) and in collaboration with HoPE-CT, these efforts are delivering measurable improvements across communities.
According to her, the integration of the State Cash Transfer Unit within KWASSIP has enhanced coordination and improved service delivery.
Dr. Imam further highlighted that HoPE-CT provides timely support through debit cards and direct transfers, enabling beneficiaries to meet basic needs and rebuild their livelihoods.
She disclosed that over 183,000 households benefited in the first phase of the programme, about 139,000 in the second phase, and more than 141,000 in the third phase, covering all 16 Local Government Areas of the State.
