‘Tinubu committed to address economic challenges facing poor people in Nigeria-Ndajiwo

By  Daniel Ebi,  Minna 

The Commissioner for Planning, National Social Register, NSR, Mustapha Ndajiwo has reiterated the commitment of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to addressing the economic challenges facing the vulnerable members of the society.

He made this known during the opening of the 3-day Training of Trainers (TOT), focused on integrating the National Identification Number (NIN) into the National Social Register (NSR) and held in Minna, capital of Niger state.

Ndajiwo who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Planning Commission, Hajia Aishetu Usman, stated that the training aims to equip participants with the tools needed to manage data more efficiently and to enhance the accuracy of the National Social Register, NSR.

The event, organized by the State Operations and Coordinating Unit (SOCU) in collaboration with the National Identification Management Commission (NIMC), featured the training of 125 enumerators selected from all the 25 local government areas of Niger State.

She noted that a team of five participants had been carefully selected from each Local Government Area for the training.

Ndajiwo emphasized, “The participants will be equipped to ensure that all social interventions reach the most vulnerable individuals among Nigerlites and Nigerians as a whole.”

This collaboration between NASSCO, SOCU, and NIMC aims to fulfill the Presidential directive of mainstreaming the National Identity Number into the National Social Register. 

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This initiative aligns with the priority objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” and Governor Umaru Bago’s “New Niger Agenda,” which seek to improve livelihoods and address the economic challenges faced by the poor and vulnerable households in the state and nationwide.

Additionally, Ndajiwo disclosed that participants would receive training on how to operate the NIN enrollment device to expand NIMC coverage within the state.

 He urged the trainees to be effective drivers of this process, stating, “Your ability to grasp and apply the skills and knowledge gained from this training will ensure successful and sustainable integration in the long term.”

The State Coordinator of SOCU, Hajia Hauwa who spoke to participants, described the initiative as a crucial part of the government’s efforts, highlighting that it involves training Enumerators, Local Government Desk Officers, and Grievance Managers in all 25 Local Government Areas in the state.

She explained, “Part of their responsibility will be to integrate the National Identification Number into the National Social Register, as well as update the State Social Register. 

According to her, the purpose of the  training is to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to enhance their confidence and effectively carry out their upcoming tasks, ultimately achieving the goals of the Social Protection policy in the state.”

Responding, the National Programme Manager of NASSCO, Funmi Olotu, represented by Auwalu Ibrahim from the Zonal Management Information System, expressed confidence in the endeavor. 

She stated, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is committed to supporting the vulnerable members of society. We believe that every Nigerian deserves to live a dignified life.”

“This exercise represents a significant step in advancing the accuracy and reliability of our national data infrastructure, which is crucial for the effective implementation of social protection programs across the State ” she noted