Kano, Nigeria – Federal Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Dr Bernard Doro said on Monday that the Household Prosperity and Empowerment – Cash Transfer (HoPE‑CT) programme is already delivering measurable benefits across Nigeria. Speaking at a beneficiary engagement meeting in Kano, Doro highlighted the importance of direct interaction with programme recipients to confirm that national policies are translating into real impact on the ground.
The minister explained that the visit aims to strengthen the HoPE‑CT programme by listening to beneficiaries and verifying outcomes beyond what is captured in reports and dashboards. “We cannot rely only on reports or dashboards; we must rely on people, on their experiences and on their realities,” Doro said.
HoPE‑CT operates under the “One Humanitarian, One Poverty Response System” framework, which seeks coordinated, tracked interventions that produce clear outcomes. According to Doro, the programme’s first three disbursement tranches in Kano’s 44 local government areas total N48.1 billion (N19.61 billion, N14.55 billion and N13.96 billion respectively). The funds are intended to support households, create income‑generating opportunities and provide a pathway out of poverty.
The minister praised Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs for ensuring that vulnerable households—especially women and children—are linked to government assistance. Governor Abba Kabir‑Yusuf, represented by Commissioner Hajiya Amina Sani‑Abdullahi, welcomed the minister’s engagement, describing it as evidence of the federal government’s commitment to vulnerable Nigerians.
Kabir‑Yusuf noted that the cash‑transfer initiative aligns with his administration’s strategy to uplift the socio‑economic status of families in the state. He disclosed that the state has empowered 5,200 women with monthly allowances of N50,000 to support small businesses, and that, as part of International Day of Families activities, 500 families received food items and other essentials.
Both federal and state officials emphasized that the collaborative effort reflects ongoing attempts to improve living conditions for Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations. The continued rollout of HoPE‑CT is expected to expand financial inclusion and reduce poverty among households throughout the country.
