On Tuesday morning, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, convened a meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme (SIP) at the Finance Headquarters. The meeting aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of policies aligned with President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

A major highlight of the meeting was the announcement of second payments to approximately one million verified recipients participating in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance social support for vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) was urged to collaborate with the National Identity Management Company (NIMC) to facilitate National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment, which is essential for accessing various government services. The panel also discussed a new communication strategy designed to boost awareness and outreach of the social investment programs across Nigeria.

Reforms to the School Feeding Programme were another topic of discussion, with the panel exploring ways to improve its implementation and effectiveness.

In his closing remarks, the Honourable Minister stressed the importance of promptly and securely delivering benefits to the most vulnerable members of society through digital channels. He reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to executing social investment programs with a focus on efficiency and transparency.