"The nearest one at the time was in South Africa, " remembers Orekunrin.

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Rather than spend a day travelling by bus to the nearest bank, recipients in rural areas can spend their time doing more productive things.

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In fact, any time a newspaper needs to boost circulation by revealing a scandal, the nearest mental health facility is almost a sure thing.

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