The Federal Government is set to initiate the second round of payments to approximately one million verified recipients under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme.
This announcement was made during a high-level meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme (SIP), convened on Thursday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in Abuja.
The meeting aimed to evaluate the progress of policies aimed at uplifting Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations.
In a statement issued by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, key updates from the meeting included the upcoming payments under the DBT programme.
The National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) was also encouraged to partner with the National Identity Management Company (NIMC) for National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment, while a new communication strategy was proposed to enhance programme outreach across the country.
The Minister highlighted the necessity of accurately identifying the most vulnerable individuals to ensure they receive their benefits in a timely and secure manner through digital means.
He reiterated the present administration’s commitment to delivering social investment programmes efficiently and transparently.
As Nigeria continues its journey toward renewed hope and development, this high-level meeting represents a crucial step in harnessing the potential of social investment programmes to effect positive change.
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