Npower Changes Name to Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP) | How To Apply for Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP)
The federal government has given assurances that N-power beneficiaries would start getting paid the backlog of their entitlements as from November.
The national programme manager of N- Power, Akindele Egbuwalo who made the disclosure during a meeting with some N-Power beneficiaries in Abuja., however, added that the payments would be done in instalments.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, October 16, by the national communication manager of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Jamaluddeen Kabir.
Egbuwalo also revealed that the N- Power programme has been renamed Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP).
The statement read: “As a result of the temporary suspension of the programme for thorough restructuring and forensic audit, funds have been recovered from the existing payment service providers and plans have been put in place by the programme to commence disbursement of the 9 months outstanding stipends to beneficiaries from November 2023. Payments will be carried out in installments.”
Apart from the renaming of the scheme, Egbuwalo also added that 1 million youths would be absorbed every year to meet the expanded target of 5 million beneficiaries.
He stated: “In line with the new agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the N- Power programme will be continued as
Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP) under the supervision of the Honourable Minister, Dr. Betta Edu, which will be expanded to target 5 million beneficiaries in 5 years where 1 million youths will be absorbed each year under the graduate and non- graduate stream.”
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What is RHJCP?
The Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP) is a social intervention programme of the Nigerian government that aims to create jobs and alleviate poverty among Nigerian youths. It was launched in October 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a successor to the N-Power programme.
The RHJCP is a 5-year programme that targets to create 5 million jobs for Nigerian youths aged 18-35. It will provide beneficiaries with training and stipends for a period of 12 months. After the training period, beneficiaries will be transited into permanent jobs or supported to start their own businesses.
The RHJCP has two streams: Graduate and Non-Graduate. The Graduate stream is for Nigerian youths who have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, while the Non-Graduate stream is for Nigerian youths who have a secondary school certificate or equivalent.
The RHJCP offers training in a variety of skills, including:
- Agriculture
- ICT
- Construction
- Creative arts
- Hospitality
- Education
- Healthcare
Beneficiaries of the RHJCP will receive a monthly stipend of ₦30,000 (approximately $75). They will also be provided with health insurance and other benefits.
The RHJCP is a welcome development for Nigerian youths. The country has a large youth population, with over 60% of the population under the age of 35. However, youth unemployment is a major problem in Nigeria. The RHJCP has the potential to create jobs and empower Nigerian youths to contribute to the country’s development.
How To Apply for The Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP)
The national programme manager of N- Power, Akindele Egbuwalo revealed that as at this moment, Application portal for The Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP) is not open yet. We’ll inform you when FG opens the portal to apply for The Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP)
