The N-Power program has been indefinitely suspended by the Federal Government. Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this announcement during an interview on TVC News on October 7, 2023.
The suspension is a result of observed irregularities within the program. The government will launch an investigation into the disbursement of funds since the program's inception.
Dr. Edu explained the reasons for the suspension and the next steps, stating, "We need to examine the N-Power program and understand the issues. Therefore, we will temporarily suspend the program until a thorough investigation into the utilization of funds is completed."
"We want to determine the current number of participants in the program, the extent of outstanding payments, and the amount owed. We are also planning to restructure and expand the N-Power program."
She further revealed some concerning findings, saying, "We have encountered individuals who were supposed to have exited the program last year, yet they claim to still be teaching. However, when we verify with their schools or workplaces, they are not there. Despite this, they continue to insist that they are owed stipends for eight or nine months."
The N-Power program was initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari's administration as a means to address youth unemployment and promote social development.
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