The Lagos State Government, through the State Cash Transfer Unit of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has disbursed over ₦6 billion to 123,314 vulnerable households across the State under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Programme.
As part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of the programme, the State Cash Transfer Unit today organised a Quarterly Review Meeting with facilitators drawn from the 20 Local Government Areas of the State at the Management Resource Centre, Alausa.
The meeting was convened to assess the progress of the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, review operational performance, address implementation challenges, and develop strategies for improved service delivery to beneficiaries across Lagos State.
Speaking during the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Lolade Aina, emphasised the importance of collaboration, accountability, and effective community engagement in ensuring the success of the programme.
Mrs. Lolade Aina Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment,; Along side Directors of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment together with Community Facilitators from each LGAs in the state , during the FIRST AND SECOND QUARTER REVIEW MEETING between State Cash Transfer Unit and Local Government Facilitaion Team
The Commissioner commended Local Governments that recorded distribution efficiency rates above 90 percent, including Kosofe, Ojo, Ifako-Ijaye, Apapa, Badagry, and Ikeja, noting that their impressive performance reflects the positive outcomes achievable through effective collaboration between the State and Local Governments.
He further stressed that the success of the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme depends greatly on strong synergy between the State Government and Local Governments, adding that effective implementation can only be achieved when Local Government leadership, desk officers, facilitators, and community representatives fully take ownership of the programme.
The Honourable Commissioner therefore urged all Local Government teams to intensify community mobilisation efforts, strengthen beneficiary engagement, and ensure proper follow-up during subsequent distribution exercises to guarantee that all eligible beneficiaries benefit from the Renewed Hope Initiative.
Participants at the review meeting engaged in robust discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and capacity-building activities aimed at improving field operations, enhancing data management processes, and ensuring efficient service delivery across Lagos State.