Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday re-launched the social security Scheme for elderly citizens in the state with, a pledge to commit more resources to social investments and human capital development.

The program is called ‘Owo Arugbo’ (stipends for the elderly).

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; with state officials pose with some beneficiaries of the State’s Social Security Scheme for elderly citizens (Owo Arugbo), during the relaunch of the scheme in Ado-Ekiti…on Wednesday

It will be recalled that Fayemi during his first term as governor of the state between 2010 and 2014 introduced the monthly payment stipends to elders in the state from sixty-five years and above but abandoned by the immediate past administration.

Fayemi launched the programme at the Ekiti parapo pavilion in Ado Ekiti. He said his administration is targeting 20,000 aged people to benefit from the programme.

The governor noted that 13,000 people have so far registered. Governor Fayemi who spoke in Yoruba thanked the world bank and others for their assistance.

Fayemi said by the end of his four years in office Ekiti state would have become a reference in Nigeria.

He maintained that the programme has no political colouration in the selection of beneficiaries, saying he promised during his inauguration last year to make life more meaningful to all and sundry.

The governor added that the World Bank would be supporting the scheme in order to expand and make it better for the beneficiaries.

He said,  “As we mark our first anniversary today, I am glad to announce the fulfilment of that promise. You will all recall that when we started the programme, it was the first of its kind in sub-Sahara Africa. It attracted criticisms and commendations alike."

”I am glad that many, including the Federal Government, have taken a cue from us in the realization that Social Security for the vulnerable segment of our population is the way to go. It is on that premise to cater for our people that made Social Investments to be one of our 5-Points Agenda.

”In order to expand and make the scheme better than it was during the first term, we are now in partnership with the World Bank in carrying out this laudable programme. Though, our partnership with the World Bank on the social investment project dated back to our First Term in Office when we commenced the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO). Through YESSO, a Single Register of Poor and Vulnerable Households was created from a survey of communities across the 16 LGAs using internationally accepted standards of poverty indices.”

Fayemi disclosed that no fewer than 13,813 persons have been selected for the first phase with the payment of N20,000 each to the beneficiaries every three months through their bank accounts.

According to him, the government would follow up on the beneficiaries so as to ensure that the funds are adequately deployed to enhance productivity and have maximum impact.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/10/17/owo-arugbo-ekiti-begins-n20000-payment-to-the-elderly-as-monthly-stipend-for-social-security-scheme/

Good gesture.

Forget all this starting without finishing , how long can he do this for ?


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How will they get complete data of the elderly ?

Okay now. Good idea of starting well with no hope of ending well... APC strategies just because of up coming election in some state.

50 euro.he try sha

Really

frankmoney:
How will they get complete data of the elderly ?

”In order to expand and make the scheme better than it was during the first term, we are now in partnership with the World Bank in carrying out this laudable programme. Though, our partnership with the World Bank on the social investment project dated back to our First Term in Office when we commenced the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO). Through YESSO, a Single Register of Poor and Vulnerable Households was created from a survey of communities across the 16 LGAs using internationally accepted standards of poverty indices.”

stomach infrastructure



imagine the amount that must have been wasted producing the big placard

Useless use-less us-eless. African madness 2.0

People deceiving people.

It really worked in his first tenure

But he should also find means of engaging the youths. The youths there are so idle that as early as 7 am they will be playing draughts or Ludo game.

With Naija sentiment, it's a welcome development because at least e no chop all clean mouth. e share the crumbs. Without sentiment, it's a bad omen. Can govenrment sustain this, why don't you empower their children, so they can take care of their parents forever.

Good program. May God Bless Ekiti State to do more. But, I Hope it is not for APC party members alone

Nicee

This guy go leave debts behind for his successor.

same thing rochas did to Imo people, started with robbing Peter to pay paul.

oga pay them salaries, pensions and gratuity as at when due.

And see to basic amenities. not all this the more u look, the less u see kind of promises not even enshrined in the constitution.

Another jamboree dey will come out and say dey have given out close to 1 billion naira for dey elderly but dey only ones given are those we see in pictures with dey governor and under canopy

yeyeboi:
Forget all this starting without finishing , how long can he do this for ?


Nigerian Government Lack Maintainers And Continuity Of Good Works

Try simple research before displaying ignorance publicly.
He did the same in his first tenor and Fayose stopped it when he came to power.

Good one.
Meanwhile in Anambra state, theres no Fire service.

Willie Obiano, you have failed this city.

beyonde:
PDP will not like this oh

Obviously,its a good initiative copied from the social intervention of the fg.this is no mean feat,it has automatically made fayemi the best governor in the west

This is commendable

he will pay just two months and then boom money don finish

Vote buying.

According to PDP.

Thats good development. God bless you Mr governor. Other states should borrow the policy, its very noble.
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iykofias:
stomach infrastructure



imagine the amount that must have been wasted producing the big placard

in good use
I know people like you will run to ekiti to collect owo arugbo for your ancestors

Munzy14:

same thing rochas did to Imo people, started with robbing Peter to pay paul.

oga pay them salaries, pensions and gratuity as at when due.

And see to basic amenities. not all this the more u look, the less u see kind of promises not even enshrined in the constitution.

Is it everything that is enshrined in the constitution or that is clearly spent out there? Its part of governance and is obtainable in most developed nations where stipends are paid to the unemployed and elderly.
In nigeria,the masses are mostly concerned with consumption or instant cash,amenities is secondary in their scale of preferences.therefore,they must be a balance between providing amenities and social welfarism and fayemi is trying to find a balance afterwards he's doing well in infrastructure.
Up fayemi

I am just beginning to love this Fayemi by the day. I think personality is all that matters not the political party itself. Fayose spent his days in office making noise and frying yam with market people all for eye service. But this man is just busy with actions and not talking much.

senatordave1:

Is it everything that is enshrined in the constitution or that is clearly spent out there? Its part of governance and is obtainable in most developed nations where stipends are paid to the unemployed and elderly.
In nigeria,the masses are mostly concerned with consumption or instant cash,amenities is secondary in their scale of preferences.therefore,they must be a balance between providing amenities and social welfarism and fayemi is trying to find a balance afterwards he's doing well in infrastructure.
Up fayemi

U like to jump into comments and conclude.
have u been to ekiti state of recent?.

You stated in most developed countries, y didn't u include Nigeria?.. .. smh..Because u know.

This is for clout, He should do basics and make the basic provisions for the people.
This 20k is like the long forgotten trader moni, and other similar elephant projects embarked upon by some past and present governors.
Mind you this is not APC vs PDP fight.
It is about good governance to the people.

Won't want to sound as a bad belle somebody , but how will it be sustainable being that the state depends majorly on federal govt for monthly allowee

I prefer youth empowerment to this