Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has mocked Finance Minister Wale Edun, claiming that Edun believes a cash handout of N25,000 has empowered 25 million Nigerians
Sani criticized Edun for thinking he could lift 25 million Nigerians from poverty with just N25,000.
Recall that Edun disclosed a social investment programme which according to him expanded its reach to 25 million vulnerable Nigerians from five million households.
Speaking with State House Correspondent at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Edun said the first and second payments have already been made to beneficiaries.
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The programme involves direct cash transfers to individuals on the social register, verified through biometric identification and paid through bank accounts or mobile wallets.
Edun said, “Those payments have been rolled out. They’ve now reached five million households, 25 million Nigerians, and first and second payments are being made.”
Reacting to Edun’s statement, Sani took to his official X handle and made asarcastic comment about the issue.
“N25k for 25million people. Minister Edun has lifted 25million people out of poverty,they have now arrived at the Airport of prosperity. Kudos.”
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