The Federal Government has announced that it has disbursed ₦330 billion to over 8.5 million poor and vulnerable households across Nigeria under its renewed social protection programme.

The disclosure was made in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who explained that the initiative is part of the government’s efforts to cushion the harsh economic realities facing many Nigerians.

While the government has described this as a step toward reducing poverty and supporting the less privileged, critics have raised questions about accountability, transparency, and sustainability. Some Nigerians argue that such interventions are often used as political propaganda with little long-term impact, while others see it as a much-needed relief for struggling households.

As debates continue, the key concern remains whether these funds are genuinely reaching the intended beneficiaries or if they are another cycle of promises that fail to deliver real change.