Leader of the npower programme, Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, on Friday disclosed the latest news and update on the N-Power programme as Batch C npower begins.

Sadiya gave the disclosure at an event in commemoration of the ministry’s first year anniversary in Abuja.

According to the Minister, 109, 823 beneficiaries from Batch A and B have set up businesses in their communities as at last count.

“We have successfully exited the 500,000 Batch A and B beneficiaries and closed registration for Batch C with a total of 5,042,001 registrations received.” Sadiya said.

She gave the assurance that applicants to be selected would be only those qualified for the programme.

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“As we move to the selection stage, the Ministry will ensure due diligence will be applied to ensure that only duly qualified applicants are enrolled,” Farouq said.