Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria

Our vision is for a government that will prioritize a good standard of living for all. #SP2EP2023 #socialprotection #ESPID @UKinNigeria @ACF_Nigeria @savechildrenNG @jisoplatform_ @kadspac @Zamfara_SPP @KanoSocial

Press Statement 19th May 2025 NSPAN Commends Federal Government's Commitment to Cash Transfers, CalIs for Expedited Verification and Broader Civil Society Engagement.

May this season bring you and your loved ones peace, joy, and renewed strength for the journey ahead. Warm wishes and Easter blessings to you all! Dr Taiwo Benson National Coordinator Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria (NSPAN)

Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and the celebration of life. As we commemorate the resurrection of Christ, may we also be reminded of the power of compassion, unity, and service — the very values that guide our collective work in promoting social protection for all Nigerians.

Happy Easter from NSPAN! Dear Colleagues and Partners, On behalf of the Board of Trustees and management of the Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria (NSPAN), I extend heartfelt Easter greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters across the network.

Fatima is a pioneer member of NSPAN and will work with all State Teams across the country to publicize the activities of the network within the social media space. A detailed term of reference for the engagement has been provided to her. Jessica Barth National Secretary NTMT

The National Coordinator has approved the appointment of Fatima Abdulhafiz from Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP) as the National Social Media Manager of NSPAN.

As part of d efforts to strengthen public communication of d network in 2025 through our social media, d management team held a meeting in Jan'25 n recommended the engagement of a national social media manager 4rm among our members to strengthen our visibility on our SM space

Online Gender-Based Violence has devastating effects on women and girls. Let’s collaborate to end OSGBV. Remember: ‘Tech, Not Terror’. @ASFFranceNG #eRights #DigitalRightsForHer #WomanUnmuted #16DaysOfActivism

Kaduna SP Accountability Coalition @kadspac, in collaboration with Kaduna social investment prog Agency (KADSIPA) is inviting u 2 its summit: Rethinking SP sys-building integrated systems 4 comprehensive & financial inclusion On:27&28 Aug 24 Reg link shorturl.at/VDX9L

@jessforreal311 @cs_sunnkaduna Congratulations. We are proud of you.

So honoured to lead Kaduna State @cs_sunnkaduna in achieving nutrition outcomes in Nigeria

As a member of @nspforum_ we are calling for a through investigation into National Social Investment Programmes and call on the president @officialABAT to reinstate the suspended programs, for the benefits of the poor and vulnerable @BONewsService bonewssng.com/nspf-calls-for…

Worthy of note is that Nigerians will use the investigation of this high-profile corruption allegations to assess Mr. President’s stance on corruption - Dr Taiwo Benson of @nspforum_ bonewssng.com/nspf-calls-for…

As a network of CSOs working on social protection, we are committed to monitoring the situation, advocating for the rights and welfare of poor and vulnerable Nigerians, who deserve to benefit from the NSIP as a social contract between the government and the people.

This can be achieved by setting up a strong grievance redress mechanism and involving CSOs in the third-party monitoring of the interventions for transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

The suspension, though commendable, will no doubt affect crucial programs such as N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer, Government Enterprise and Empowerment, and Home-Grown School Feeding, potentially causing devastating impacts on the lives and livelihoods of the beneficiaries.

We therefore appeal that the investigation of the national social investment programs should be an unbiased process that will ensure that, going forward, social intervention programmes work exactly as intended, to the benefit of the poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

No public servant should be spared from facing the full wrath of the law if the outcome of the investigation indicts him or her. Worthy of note is that Nigerians will use the investigation of these high-profile corruption allegations to assess Mr President’s stance on corruption.

This was rightly followed by constituting a special presidential panel to conduct a thorough review of the Agency’s operations and make recommendations. NSPF encourages the FG to unravel the truth regarding the implementation of the NSIP and make recommendations accordingly.

We commend @officialABAT for the prompt response in suspending officers who were accused of being involved in the mismanagement of funds meant for the effective and efficient implementation of the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIPs).

@nspforum_ a coalition of civil society organizations working on social protection in Nigeria, expresses deep concern over alleged mismanagement and corruption within the National Social Investment Program (NSIP).