The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on Friday in Abuja launched a Portal ‘NEXIT portal’ to enable the exited N-Power beneficiaries apply for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Empowerment Options.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq said in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Nneka Anibeze, on Friday in Abuja.
The platform which was developed in collaboration with the CBN is to encouraged interested Exited beneficiaries of N- Power to log on to the portal.
Farouq added that the beneficiaries should provide the required additional information for possible placements into the various CBN intervention options.
The Minister also emphasised that the NEXIT portal will determine the suitability of the beneficiaries for the CBN affiliated programmes.
“The NEXIT portal is to determine the suitability of the beneficiaries for the CBN affiliated programs and is dependent on meeting the criteria and conditions set by the CBN for the said programmes”.
Farouq who expressed deep appreciation to the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele for his support added that the Ministry is committed to the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next ten years.
The Minister, however pledged the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate with relevant agencies of government and other stakeholders towards the realisation of that vision.
She also congratulated the exited beneficiaries and wished them well in their future endeavours.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria is very proud of the milestones you have achieved during your period of service to the nation.
“As we prepare to exit into prospective endeavors, we are confident that you will be able to channel all you have learnt over the years into successful ventures.
”This will improve the economy of the country and create further opportunities for you and other citizens.
“Chasing a dream requires effort, passion and hard work which you are now halfway through. I congratulate you and wish you a very successful future,” the minister added.