Anambra state governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has launched a unique social security scheme of one billion naira welfare package for over thirty thousand non pensionable indigent senior citizens of above 75 years of age and above in the state.
The scheme which provides the initial one billion naira has been passed into law by the state House of Assembly under the Anambra state Indigent Relief Law and covers a period of six months with effect from July first to December, 2013.
The event which took place at the place at the Women Development Center, Awka, presented the governor with the opportunity to enkindle hope in the hearts of the ageing men and women that came for the occasion.
Launching the Indigent Adult Welfare Scheme, the governor announced that the initial one billion naira provided for the project would cover from July to December this year having been signed into law by the State House of Assembly.
He said the state has a special account for the project in which his administration has saved enough for the first six months and would continue to save in order that the scheme does not die or suffer set back in any way even as he was not aiming at encumbering his successor.
He assured the people of the sound planning policy of his administration which translated to necessary measures that would ensure continuity and sustainability of projects initiated by him.