Edun Advances Social Investment Programme to Support Nigeria's Most Vulnerable Groups

 

In a key move to further President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, held a high-level session with the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme (SIP). The meeting aimed to evaluate the progress of policies targeted at uplifting Nigeria's most vulnerable populations.

Key highlights included the completion of second payments to nearly one million verified beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program.

The panel also encouraged the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) to collaborate with the National Identity Management Company (NIMC) for National Identification Number (NIN) registrations. Additionally, a new communication strategy was discussed to enhance programme visibility nationwide.

Reforms to the School Feeding Programme were also reviewed.

In his remarks, the Honourable Minister stressed the importance of accurately identifying the most vulnerable individuals and ensuring timely, secure delivery of benefits through digital platforms.

He reaffirmed the administration's commitment to efficiently and transparently delivering social investment programmes.

This high-level meeting represents a significant step forward in leveraging social investment initiatives to bring about positive change as Nigeria moves towards renewed hope and development.