NSIPA to Launch Key Social Investment Programmes After Payment to 1.8 Million Beneficiaries

Emmanuel Daudu

The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has announced plans to roll out major social intervention programmes including the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), N-Power, the Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG), and the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), following the successful disbursement of payments to over 1.8 million Nigerians.

This was revealed by the National Coordinator and CEO of NSIPA, Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal, PhD, during the opening ceremony of the agency’s management workshop in Abuja. Themed “Policy Development for Social Investment Programme Agency: Programme Implementation and Structure,” the event marks the first of its kind since Dr. Badamasi assumed leadership of the agency.

The milestone, made possible through the coordinated efforts of the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) and the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), sets the stage for a fresh wave of social interventions in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Dr. Badamasi described the moment as pivotal in NSIPA’s mission to address poverty, inequality, and vulnerability across Nigeria. “We are at a turning point, driven by renewed hope and strengthened resolve under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

He underscored the need for effective policies, strong institutional frameworks, and collaboration with communities and development partners to ensure the sustainability and impact of the programmes.

The workshop, organized in partnership with NEETSGE Nigeria Ltd, explored critical themes such as the NSIPA Act of 2023, the roles of programme managers, administrative procedures, and inter-agency synergy in implementing social investment initiatives.

Dr. Badamasi reiterated NSIPA’s commitment to delivering measurable results, saying, “Our goal is to harmonize our strategies, enhance inclusivity and efficiency, and build a resilient system that delivers at scale.”