Cash transfers alone won’t end poverty, ex-NAPEP boss urges FG to build income

The Punch | 28-08-2026 05:17pm |

Former National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) boss, Professor Magnus Kpakol, has cautioned that cash transfer programs alone cannot eradicate poverty in Nigeria. He urged the federal government to focus on building income-generating capacity among citizens. Kpakol emphasized the need for sustainable economic empowerment initiatives rather than relying solely on handouts. His remarks come amid ongoing government efforts to address poverty through social intervention programs.

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