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The Federal Government has said it will commence enrollment for a new batch of N-Power beneficiaries effective July 26.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on Friday.
According to Rhoda Iliya, the ministry’s Deputy Director of Information, the previous beneficiaries in batches A and B will exit the scheme in June 30 and July 31 respectively.
The statement read: “The Ministry has announced that Batch A will exit June 30, 2020 and Batch B will exit the programme on July 31, 2020. And the commencement of enrollment for a new batch of N-Power beneficiaries effective July 26, 2020.
“The federal government is committed to the continuation and expansion and as such will now begin enrollment and onboarding of a new Batch of beneficiaries. Skills acquisition for entrepreneurship and job creation are critical for an economy that will require a boost POST-COVID-19 and we are gearing up proactively for the challenge.
“The online portal would be open to receive applications from noon on June 26, 2020 and will provide a level playing field for all applicants. All applicants must supply their Bank Verification Number (BVN) in their application. This is to ensure a streamlined and transparent selection process.
“Once applications are submitted, the ministry will review submissions and publish a list of successful applicants. .
“We have commenced the transitioning of beneficiaries from batches A and B into government entrepreneurship schemes and engaging private sector bodies to absorb some of the beneficiaries after the completion of psychometric assessment to determine competency and placement into various opportunities.”
The N-Power social welfare scheme is aimed at unemployed graduates who are engaged by the government and paid N30, 000 monthly stipend.
