The federal government says it is ready to commence payment of backlogs to N-Power beneficiaries who are on the programme.

This was made known by the N-power National Programme Manager, Dr AKINDELE EGBUWALO during a meeting with some beneficiaries of the scheme his office in Abuja.

He explained that the main purpose for the temporary suspension of the programme was to address all matters directly affecting beneficiaries with a keen focus on the issues of delayed payments of stipends.

He added that, because of the temporary suspension of the programme for thorough restructuring and forensic audit, funds have been recovered from the existing payment service providers.

He also said plans have been put in place by the programme to commence disbursement of the 9 months' outstanding stipends to beneficiaries in instalments from November 2023.

EGBUWALO assured all beneficiaries of complete transparency and accountability.