The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has disbursed ₦22.48 billion to low-income households in Katsina State under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme.
The payment is part of a national initiative that has already reached over 5.4 million households, delivering ₦344 billion in 2025 alone. According to the agency, the goal is to reduce economic hardship and cushion the impact of rising living costs across the country.
In a statement made available to Pinnacle Daily, Dr. Badamasi Lawal Charanchi, NSIPA’s National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, said the programme represents a core achievement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Through the Conditional Cash Transfer, we are supporting households facing critical economic hardship. The ₦22.48 billion injected into Katsina means more families can feed better, keep their children in school, and restore their dignity,” Dr. Charanchi explained.
More than 200,000 households across 34 local government areas benefited from the Katsina payment round. Each family received ₦25,000 per month, linked to education, maternal health, and community development indicators.
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NSIPA verified all payments using biometric data and direct digital transfers to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
“We ensure that every naira reaches the intended recipients,” Charanchi stated. “Our monitoring teams work closely with state and community officials to maintain transparency at every stage.”
The agency also said it is expanding its digital payment infrastructure to make future transfers faster and more secure.
Beyond short-term relief, the programme is also helping to revive local economies. Many beneficiaries spend their stipends within their communities—on food, education, and healthcare stimulating small-scale trade and services.
Economic analysts say the initiative could strengthen rural purchasing power and reduce Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty rate, which affects more than 130 million people, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
A Broader Social Reform Agenda
The Conditional Cash Transfer forms part of the broader National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), which includes:
- N-Power – for youth employment and digital skills training.
- Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) – offering micro-loans to small traders and artisans.
- Home-Grown School Feeding Programme – providing nutritious meals to public school pupils.
Together, these programmes are designed to empower low-income families, create jobs, and enhance human capital development nationwide.
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Established in 2016, NSIPA underwent major restructuring under the Tinubu administration to improve accountability and reach. The agency now collaborates with state governments, development partners, and local councils to deliver social protection efficiently.
According to officials, the new structure ensures that cash transfers and empowerment funds reach legitimate beneficiaries free from political interference and administrative bottlenecks.
“This initiative is proof that social protection can be transparent, digital, and life-changing when properly managed,” Dr. Charanchi added.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
