The National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Professor Badamasi Lawal has urged the staff members to harness technology to optimise service delivery.
Professor Badamasi spoke at a three-day workshop for members of staff of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), a subsidiary of NSIPA.
The NSIPA Chief Executive Officer emphasized the critical role of technology in modern governance, stating, “This training marks the beginning of a new learning initiative that is based on a renewed commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusive development.”
In a statement, Attari Hope, NSIPA Head f Communication and Public Relations, said the workshop was organized by GEEP in collaboration with Frontier Systems Limited.
The theme of the training was “Improving Beneficiary Outcomes with Digital Solutions,” and it toke place, at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja.
”At NSIPA, our mandate is clear: to deliver impactful, evidence-driven social interventions that uplift the lives of millions of Nigerians, particularly those in vulnerable populations, in alignment with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.” Prof Lawal said.
He emphasised that the 8-point Agenda of the Tinubu Presidency is focused on implementing social welfare programmes to support vulnerable populations and reduce poverty in the country.
Prof. Lawal highlighted the significance of GEEP in advancing financial inclusion and empowering underserved communities, including petty traders, artisans, smallholder farmers, women, and youth.
He further stated that central to the digital transformation is the GEEP Dashboard, which he described as a powerful platform designed to track, analyze, and manage beneficiary data in real-time.
“Your engagement in this training is vital. I urge you to approach this program with curiosity and commitment, embracing new ways of working,” he added.
He concluded by reminding participants that behind every data point on the dashboard is a real individual—a mother, trader, farmer, or young entrepreneur—relying on NSIPA to deliver hope and opportunity.
“The knowledge and skills you gain here will significantly shape how we fulfill our responsibility to these individuals,” he said.
Earlier, Mrs. Ifeoma Chukwumbah, Acting Head of GEEP, said the programme’s mission is to expand financial inclusion and empower underserved Nigerians.
She noted that initiatives like TraderMoni, MarketMoni, and FarmerMoni have already reached millions, providing access to capital and support for sustainable livelihoods.
Mrs. Chukwumbah highlighted that the training program is designed to ensure transparency, efficiency, and real impact in our social interventions.
“This training reflects our commitment to utilizing data and digital tools to better serve our beneficiaries,” she stated.
She also emphasized the transformative potential of the GEEP Dashboard, which serves as a centralized, real-time platform for tracking beneficiaries, analyzing data, and enhancing decision-making.
“The training will build our digital capacity, equipping us to deliver, monitor, and evaluate our interventions more effectively,” she concluded.
