We are at it again and the Administrator of Nigeria Government at various level seem to be ignorant, ill-informed or deliberate in their action, also the Nigerian journalist , media houses also enjoy the usage of term without proper check on the use, such that one would wonder if their editors really care about their use of English or they are product of examination malpractice.

If Government officials err on the use of word(s), should the media also err? I was taught that reading dailies will improve my use of English, now 1 am correcting them with my Google englis

What is Conditional Cash Transfer?
According to wikipedia: Conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs aim to reduce poverty by making welfare programs conditional upon the receivers' actions. The government (or a charity) only transfers the money to persons who meet certain criteria. These criteria may include enrolling children into public schools, getting regular check-ups at the doctor's office, receiving vaccinations, or the like. CCTs seek to help the current generation in poverty, as well as breaking the cycle of poverty for the next through the development of human capital.

Accordng to WHO website: Conditional cash transfer programmes give money to households on the condition that they comply with certain pre-defined requirements. These conditions can include, for example, up-to-date vaccinations, regular visits to a health care facility, regular school attendance by children, and complying with health and nutrition promotion activities (e.g. attending education sessions, taking nutritional supplements, etc.). Conditional cash transfer programmes are aimed at reducing poverty as well as breaking the cycle of poverty for the next generation through the development of human capital.

The worldbank website stated that; "The idea is simple – money is provided to households either without any stipulations". From the definitions above, one could understand that CCT is meant to lift out of poverty or break it's cycle to allow the next generation to obtain good standard of living. But in contrasts to Nigeria situation, money is not given to alleviate but to feed the household, which is a form of social intervention or social protection.

Am not saying the government is doing any wrong in sharing money to people to feed their family, but the term ascribe to it is wrong and misleading, as this could be seen by foreign donor as if the government is actually under-taken the true CCT scheme as recommended by world organisation. They could have simple called it Social [cash] transfers which is a valid and recognizable terms.

I hope the media and government officials read this piece so as to correct their mistakes. NoOne is above mistakes, unfortunatly, he was Last seen: 7:59pm On Dec 23, 2016

#bumps

Vanguard abuse the term again

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/48000-benefit-from-fgs-conditional-cash-transfer-scheme-in-nasarawa/amp/