Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced a N1 million resettlement grant for each Edo indigene evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks.
The governor made the announcement on Monday while receiving the returnees at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City, saying the financial support was intended to help them secure accommodation and rebuild their lives.
Okpebholo said many of the returnees possessed valuable skills and knowledge that could enable them to become self-reliant, assuring them of the state government’s continued support.
“Once you identify what you want to do, come to us. We will give you a soft loan to kick off because we want you to be fully reintegrated into society,” he said.
“But to enable you arrange your accommodation, each of you will receive N1 million between now and tomorrow so that you will not be stranded.”
The governor urged the returnees
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