The National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal, PhD, has announced that the Agency is set to kick-start several key social investment Programmes, including the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), N-Power, Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG) and the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), following the successful payment to approximately 1.8 million beneficiaries by the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) and the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO).
This announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the NSIPA Management Workshop, themed “Policy Development for Social Investment Programme Agency: Programme Implementation and Structure,” held on 7th May 2025 in Abuja. This workshop marks a significant milestone as it is the first of its kind since Dr. Badamasi assumed office, reflecting the Agency’s commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for poverty reduction and inclusive national development.
Dr. Badamasi emphasized the importance of NSIPA’s mandate to design, implement, and coordinate impactful social protection programs that address the multifaceted challenges of poverty, vulnerability, and inequality in Nigeria. He stated, “We are at a pivotal moment in our journey, marked by renewed hope and a strengthened resolve under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”
He further highlighted the necessity of effective policy frameworks, sound implementation strategies, robust institutions, community ownership, and cross-sector partnerships to ensure the success and sustainability of social investment Programme.
Expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for his appointment, Dr. Badamasi assured that he, alongside the National Programme Managers and staff, are committed to delivering on the President’s Renewed Hope agenda.
“Our goal is clear: to exchange knowledge, harmonize our strategies, and build a more resilient system that delivers measurable impact at scale. We must continuously evaluate our outreach, inclusivity, efficiency, and adaptability,” he concluded.
The workshop, organized in collaboration with NEETSGE Nigeria Ltd, covered critical topics, including an overview of Social Investment Programs, the NSIPA Act of 2023, the roles and responsibilities of Programme Managers, administrative procedures for successful implementation of NSIPA Programmes, NSIPA Programme implementation synergy, and Social Programme policy development and implementation.
