The National Social Investment Programme Agency has announced an ambitious plan to reach more than 15 million Nigerians every year by 2027 as part of a broader strategy to help lift 100 million people out of poverty by 2030.
This commitment was revealed at a Humanitarian Council Meeting where the agency emphasized the need for deeper cooperation between the federal and state governments, alongside stronger engagement with private sector players, development partners, and civil society groups. According to NSIPA, long-term poverty reduction in Nigeria can only be achieved through coordinated and inclusive social protection efforts.
Representing the Acting National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, the National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, Hamza Baba, explained that success will depend on a comprehensive framework that blends federal policy direction with state-level flexibility and innovation from non-government stakeholders. He stressed that social interventions must move beyond temporary relief to structured systems that deliver real and measurable impact.
Baba noted that public funds must be managed with greater accountability and transparency to ensure resources reach Nigerians who truly need support. He added that a unified social protection system would help reduce inefficiencies and prevent the duplication of programmes across different levels of government.
NSIPA disclosed that it is working towards harmonising state laws and initiatives with the National Social Protection Policy to improve coordination nationwide. The agency believes this alignment will strengthen oversight, improve service delivery, and enhance trust in government-led social investment programmes.
As part of its strategy, NSIPA plans to scale up key interventions such as the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer, Government to Vulnerable Groups initiative, and the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office.
Other planned reforms include the creation of State Social Investment Offices, the use of local government structures for community-level verification and monitoring, and the introduction of joint financing models between federal and state authorities. The agency also intends to deepen partnerships with the private sector, traditional institutions, civil society organisations, and international development partners.
NSIPA reaffirmed its goal of reaching over 15 million beneficiaries annually by 2027 and contributing significantly to Nigeria’s poverty reduction target by 2030. Stakeholders across sectors were urged to collaborate in building a sustainable, transparent, and accountable social protection system.
However, the agency has yet to issue an official response regarding the proposed nationwide N-Power protest, as beneficiaries continue to express concerns over delayed payments.
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