The 18 local government councils in Ondo State have commenced a welfare programme under which about 5,400 elderly residents will receive a monthly stipend of N20,000.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, disclosed this in Akure, the state capital, on Monday.
Takuro said the initiative was introduced to improve the welfare of vulnerable residents, particularly senior citizens.
According to him, each of the 18 local government areas identified at least 300 residents aged 70 years and above to benefit from the monthly payment.
He said the councils were also considering expanding the number of beneficiaries as the programme progresses.
