Governor Malam Umar Namadi has launched the Jigawa State Outdated Age Social Safety Scheme for 5,740 elderly residents, providing monthly money transfers of N10,000, free healthcare, and social care companies throughout the state.
Talking on the official launch held on the Dutse Native Authorities Secretariat, Governor Namadi stated the initiative displays his administration’s dedication to constructing an inclusive and compassionate society.
He defined that the programme supplies steady assist for residents all through their life cycle, complementing different welfare initiatives such because the Maternal Money Switch Scheme and the Social Safety Scheme for Individuals with Disabilities.
Based on him, “Underneath the brand new scheme, 20 elderly individuals from every of the 287 political wards will profit from monthly N10,000 money within the first section.”
He additional acknowledged that the Jigawa State Rehabilitation Board will handle the money switch element, whereas the Jigawa State Contributory Well being Insurance coverage Administration Company will oversee healthcare companies. The Ministry of Girls Affairs and Social Growth will present dwelling visits, counselling, and psychosocial assist.
Governor Namadi stated the intervention aligns with the state’s Social Safety Coverage and Regulation, which promote dignity, fairness, and entry to important companies for weak teams.
He additionally revealed plans to launch an Orphans Welfare Programme to assist kids in weak circumstances and urged communities to care for and respect the elderly, describing them as “the pillars upon which our society was constructed.”
Talking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Malam Musa counseled Governor Namadi for contemplating the elderly and individuals with particular wants.
He stated the transfer would assist scale back road begging, enhance well being circumstances, and promote financial stability within the state and the nation at giant. He additionally urged different beneficiaries to make use of the assist judiciously.
The beneficiaries have been issued ATM playing cards for the withdrawal of their monthly funds.
