Northern coalition call for removal of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs over suspension of N-Power programme
The North Central Advocacy Coliation (NCAC), has called for removal of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, over suspension of N-Power programme.
Coordinator of NCAC in Niger state, Malam Lawal Abubakar Mijinyawa, made the call during a press briefing held at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Guest House in Minna.
The N-Power programme was established by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to address youth unemployment as beneficiaries were paid N30,000 monthly stipend.
Abubakar Mijinyawa said that the suspension of N-Power had left beneficiaries of the scheme in a vulnerable condition resulting into negative impact.
“Particularly, the northern region stands to be most affected negatively as the programme had helped to reduce unemployment and poverty level across the region.
“N-Power had been a means of livelihood for many youths because it provided job opportunities for them and empowered them to become self-reliant to contribute to the economy,” he said.
He urged the federal government to reverse it’s decision on suspension of the scheme, adding that the suspension would lead to surge in unemployment and increase in criminal activities.
According to him, the Federal government should have a rethink and reconsider its action on suspension of N-Power programme which have had a positive impact on the lives of youths.
He said NCAC condemned the Federal government decision on N-power scheme and demanded that the suspension should be reverse with immediate effect.
