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The Federal Government has commenced another phase of its social intervention programme with the distribution of debit cards to 6,000 households in Ogun State, as part of efforts to cushion economic hardship and reduce poverty.
The distribution exercise, held in Sagamu Local Government Area, forms part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope humanitarian programme aimed at supporting vulnerable Nigerians through direct financial assistance.
Speaking during the exercise, the State Programme Manager, Damilola Owoojuona, said the initiative was being implemented in phases to ensure wider coverage across the state. He noted that the current phase specifically targets unbanked beneficiaries captured in the National Social Register.
Owoojuona explained that the debit cards were issued under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment (HoPE) Cash Transfer Programme, designed to provide direct financial support to low-income households.
He urged beneficiaries yet to be reached to remain patient, assuring that subsequent phases would accommodate more eligible residents across Ogun State.
Some of the beneficiaries, including Mrs Kassim Dayo, Mrs Onyeke Jane, and Mr Ajayi Sikiru, described the programme as transparent and impactful. They commended the government for ensuring that the process was free from political or religious bias.
In a similar development in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, another beneficiary, Mrs Ogunseye Rebecca, expressed gratitude to both the federal and state governments, noting that the support would boost her small trading business.
The Federal Government had earlier distributed similar support to residents of the state, with no fewer than 23,000 beneficiaries recorded between November and December 2025.
The debit card distribution is part of broader efforts by the government to strengthen social safety nets and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations across the country.
