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By Peter Dansu  The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, on Wednesday disbursed ₦100,000 each to 200 benefi...

By Peter Dansu 

The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, on Wednesday disbursed ₦100,000 each to 200 beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Asiwaju Cash Support Programme, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 1,000.

Speaking at the event, Hunpe described the initiative as a grassroots reflection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, noting that increased federal allocations to local governments must translate into visible relief for the people. He said responsive governance requires timely interventions to support households and boost small-scale businesses in the face of economic challenges.

According to the chairman, the programme, launched within his first 100 days in office, is a monthly intervention designed to cushion economic hardship and strengthen grassroots economic activities. He explained that the initiative is expected to run for about 20 months, targeting 4,000 residents across Badagry Local Government.

He noted that beneficiaries include widows, widowers, petty traders, artisans, the elderly and other vulnerable groups, stressing that the selection process remains inclusive and non-partisan.

Hunpe also revealed that the council would carry out periodic appraisals of the programme through unscheduled visits and monitoring mechanisms to ensure proper use of the funds and to guide future expansion.

While acknowledging differing views on empowerment programmes, he maintained that cash support provides immediate relief, adding that such interventions complement ongoing infrastructure development. He urged beneficiaries to invest the funds wisely in their businesses to ensure sustainability, assuring that accountability measures have been put in place.

Earlier, the Council Treasurer, Mr. Olugbenga Hunponu, commended the consistency of the initiative and its positive impact on the local economy, urging beneficiaries to make prudent use of the support.

Other dignitaries present at the event included the Vice Chairman, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi; councillors led by the Leader of the House, Hon. Bankole Mautin Asokere; members of the Executive Cabinet led by the Secretary to the Local Government, Mr. Adagba Benjamin; as well as heads of departments and units of the council.