President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of all programs administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The decision, outlined in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is based on ongoing investigations into alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programs.
The suspension affects all four NSIPA programs, including the N-Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, and Home Grown School Feeding Programme. The statement indicates that the suspension is initially for six weeks.
President Tinubu expressed concerns about operational lapses and improprieties in payments to the beneficiaries of these programs. Consequently, he has established a ministerial panel to conduct a thorough review of the agency’s operations and recommend necessary reforms.
During the suspension period, all NSIPA-related activities, such as distributions, events, payments, collaborations, and registrations, will be frozen. The President reassures stakeholders and Nigerians that his administration is committed to a swift and unbiased process, ensuring that social intervention programs will function as intended for the benefit of the most vulnerable citizens.
