President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the suspension of all programs administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).
The suspension, effective immediately, will last for six weeks, providing a window for an in-depth investigation into the alleged malfeasance surrounding the agency’s operations.
Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, confirmed the suspension on Friday.
Imohiosen stated that the decision comes in light of operational lapses and significant concerns regarding payments to beneficiaries of NSIPA’s programs, which include the N-Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, and Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
President Tinubu, showing his commitment to transparency and accountability, has constituted a ministerial panel tasked with conducting a thorough review of NSIPA’s operations.
The panel is expected to recommend essential reforms to ensure the effective functioning of social intervention programs in the future.
During the six-week suspension period, all NSIPA-related activities, including distributions, events, payments, collaborations, and registrations, will be temporarily frozen.
This halt underscores the seriousness with which the administration is approaching the need for a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of malfeasance.
Imohiosen assured stakeholders and the public that the President’s administration remains dedicated to a swift and unbiased process.
The objective is to overhaul the social intervention programs, ensuring they align precisely with their intended purpose and benefit the most vulnerable Nigerians.
This bold step by President Tinubu reflects a commitment to upholding the integrity of government-led initiatives and addressing issues promptly, promoting a renewed sense of accountability within Nigeria’s social investment landscape.