FG commences N30,000 grants for taxi, bus, okada, keke, Uber and Bolt drivers- The federal government has continued its payment to artisans across the country in form of grants - The latest grants have been penciled down for taxi, bus, okada, Keke Napep, Uber, Bolt drivers, and cart pushers across Nigeria - So far, 59,000 verified artisans have been paid in 23 states, and the Federal Capital Territory PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The federal government has commenced N30,000 grants for taxi, bus, okada, Keke Napep, Uber, Bolt drivers, and cart pushers across the country. Under the government's artisan support scheme, a total of 333,000 artisans and transport business operators nationwide will get one-time operations grant of N30,000 per beneficiary to reduce the effects of income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Read also FG finally reveals how much it'll charge Nigerians for a train ride from Lagos to Ibadan The initiative is part of the transport support track under the Buhari administration's MSME Survival Fund schemes for artisans and transporters handled by the office of the vice president. Legit.ng gathered that the launch of the transport track last Monday, November 30 follows the successful take-off of the Artisans’ Support track on Thursday, October 1. While the artisans' track is under the Survival Fund, the transport track is a different scheme also under the fund. A statement sent to Legit.ng by Laolu Akande, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's spokesman, on Sunday, December 6 indicates that verified artisans have started receiving the N30,000 one-time grants, for Nigerians operating in the transport business. Those benefitting from the initiative include rideshare drivers (Uber, Bolt, etc.), taxi drivers, bus drivers, Keke Napep riders, okada riders, cart pushers, etc Nigerians have also been encouraged to speak up if anyone tries to charge a fee or subvert the arrangement. Read also Insecurity: Nigerians have lost faith in Buhari's govt, says NASU Meanwhile, some Nigerians have been commenting on the initiative via social media. Aminu Ajebo wrote on Twitter: Abiola Oladeji Olumu wrote: Babagana Maina wrote: The MSMEs Survival Fund scheme is a component of the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan, NESP, which was developed by an Economic Sustainability Committee established by President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2020. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, heads the committee which produced and is overseeing the implementation of the plan. In a related development, President Buhari recently directed the disbursement of relief materials to families affected by the recent attack in Borno state which claimed the lives of 44 farmers. Read also FG delegation delivers trailer load of food to Borno village after killing of farmers The minister of humanitarian affairs and disaster management, Sadiya Farouk, carried out the order on Wednesday, December 2 as she led a federal government delegation to the northeast state. COVID-19: FG kicks off school feeding programme in Abuja | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The federal government has continued its payment to artisans across the country in form of grants - The latest grants have been penciled down for taxi, bus, okada, Keke Napep, Uber, Bolt drivers, and cart pushers across Nigeria - So far, 59,000 verified artisans have been paid in 23 states, and the Federal Capital Territory PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng “There has never been an administration that supports SMEs like this administration. I haven’t benefited but I saw one Salisu, a keke napep rider rejoicing after he got his Covid19 support.” “This is commendable. State governments should also complement federal efforts in these programmes. We rely too much on the federal government.” “That is a welcome idea indeed, we know you're trying your possible best.”