By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA)has met with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to foster effective distribution of funds via the social investment programme which starts by January.
The two bodies met to harmonize and integrate data base of beneficiaries for effective delivery system.
The National Coordinator and CEO, National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hajiya Halima Shehu made this known this during a courtesy call on the Director General/CEO of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC lol ), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote.
The NSIPA CEO stated that the purpose of the meeting was to foster dialogue and explore potential areas of collaboration between NSIPA and NIMC for accountability in the distribution of funds by leveraging the rich national database compiled by NIMC and to streamline and enhance the implementation of NSIPA’s social intervention programs.
“My purpose for this meeting amongst other things is to foster strategic significance of collaborative efforts between NSIPA and NIMC in harnessing data-driven methodologies to ensure the effective delivery of social intervention programs. I am certain that this collaboration will strengthen NSIPA’s commitment to leveraging innovative partnerships and resources to create impactful initiatives that uplift communities and individuals Nationwide” Shehu said.
NIMC’s boss, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote assured NIMC’s readiness to work with NSIPA in the area of utilizing the Commission’s database to facilitate more efficient targeted, precise identification, and better coverage of beneficiaries across various socio-economic segments.
The National Social Investment Programme Agency is the government’s tool to eradicate poverty from Nigeria and also the face of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Hajiya Halima Shehu reiterated her commitment to explore collaborative opportunities and initiatives in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
