A former senator from Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has criticized the federal government’s uplift grant initiative, stating that the proposed N50,000 for 100,000 families is inadequate.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu’s administration plans to distribute the grant to 3.6 million families across the country, with 100,000 families benefiting in each state over three months.
Sani argued on social media that the grant should benefit at least 25 million people, prioritizing individuals with disabilities, women, and youths.
He warned that the current initiative may not sufficiently address the country’s economic challenges, drawing parallels with Kenya’s economic situation.
The former senator’s comments highlight concerns about the grant’s reach and impact on the targeted population.
The federal government’s initiative aims to support vulnerable families, but Sani’s critique suggests that more needs to be done to address the country’s economic woes.
He wrote on his verified X, formerly Twitter handle on Friday night, “50k for 1 million people is not enough. The beneficiaries should at least be 25 million people. The first priority should be people with disabilities, Women and youths. To urgently prevent the Kenyanisation of our country.”
