15/12/2023
Ministry of Federal Affairs, Osun State Government
Osun State Ministry of Federal Affairs Ready to collaborate with NSIP to improve livelihoods and standard of living of Osun indegenes and Residents
The Hon Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Chief Mrs Adenike Adeleke who also serves as the state focal person for NSIP while on her working visit to the CEO/National Coordinator of National Social Investment Programme, Hajia Halima Shehu assured the Agency of the readiness of her Ministry at the State Government level to collaborate with the Agency in delivering effective and sustainable development through the Federal Government and International Bodies assisted programs to the poor and the vulnerable people at the grassroots level.
The National Social Investment Programme Agency was designed to empower individuals, reduce poverty, and stimulate economic growth under National Social Investment Programme Act, 2023. The visit was quite necessary by the Hon Commissioner due to the fact that Osun State amongst other states of the federation is most deserving of every grants and interventions from both the Federal Government and private investor willing to contribute towards improving the welfare and standard of living of the poor and vulnerable due to the poverty rate of about 8.52% and Osun State ranking 3rd state with highest poverty headcount, and with an increasing ratio of 11.65% unemployment rate according to National Bureau of Statistics, as at Quarter 4,2020.
The CEO/National Coordinator in her remarks, stated that over time, Osun State had benefited from major Social Investment Programmes and there are more in the pipeline for the poor and vulnerable people in the state in the coming years through the major programs set aside by the agency such as the Farmer and Trader Money. However, it will be necessary that the state domesticates the bill establishing the NSIP Act, 2023. Doing that will avail the agency smooth coordination of all initiatives and programmes with all state offices and coordinators.
Media Unit
Ministry of Federal Affairs Osun State Government.
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