How Nigerians Can Benefit from Tinubu’s $3.05 Billion World Bank-Funded Poverty Reduction Programmes (2026 Guide)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
What Are the New Programmes?
The Federal Government has launched three major World Bank-supported programmes worth $3.05 billion to improve the lives of millions of Nigerians. The initiatives are designed to reduce poverty, improve healthcare and education, support small businesses, strengthen farming, and assist internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The programmes include:
- NG-CARES – Supports vulnerable households, farmers, MSMEs, and communities.
- SOLID – Assists internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities with livelihood opportunities.
- HOPE – Invests in primary healthcare, education, governance, and human capital development.
“Real prosperity means no Nigerian is left behind on our journey to a $1 trillion economy by 2030.” — President Bola Tinubu
Who Can Benefit?
You may qualify if you are:
- A low-income household.
- A farmer or agribusiness owner.
- A nano, micro, or small business owner.
- A youth or woman seeking livelihood support.
- An internally displaced person (IDP) or member of a host community.
- A teacher, student, or public healthcare beneficiary.
Step-by-Step: How to Be Part of the Programmes
1. Confirm Your Eligibility
Visit your State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, or your Local Government office to find out which programme is active in your state.
2. Register When Applications Open
Many beneficiaries will be selected through state governments, community associations, cooperatives, farmer groups, and social registers. Keep your NIN, BVN (where required), and valid identification ready.
3. Join a Recognised Group
Some interventions are distributed through registered cooperatives, farmer associations, MSME groups, or community organisations.
4. Follow Official Updates
Monitor announcements from:
- Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning: https://budgetplan.gov.ng
- Nigeria NG-CARES: https://ngcares.gov.ng
- World Bank Nigeria: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nigeria
Why This Matters
The government says these programmes will expand social protection, improve access to quality healthcare, strengthen public education, boost food security, and create more economic opportunities across all 36 states and the FCT.
If implemented effectively, the NG-CARES, SOLID, and HOPE programmes could provide life-changing support for millions of Nigerians. Stay informed, register only through official channels, and avoid anyone requesting payment to secure a place.
