YUMBE: Elderly Persons Commend Govt after Receiving SAGE Money

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Elderly persons above 80 years of age from Midigo town council, Midigo Sub County, Yumbe district have received their Social Assistance Grant Empowerment (SAGE) money.

The money was received yesterday April 20th 2022 through centenary bank at a function presided over by the minister of state for Elderly Affairs Hon Gidudu Mafaabi.

The beneficiaries thanked the NRM government for the money which they said will enable them to purchase basic needs.

Elderly persons 80 years and above are entitled to receive 25,000 shillings per month. Requirements include; physical appearance, with either; National Identity card, Pass Port, voters’ card or a driving permit.

Those who lost the above documents and appear on the register can move with an LC I or a police letter.

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