NATIONAL POLICY ON POVERTY ERADICATION (SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME GUIDE)
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A Policy guides the implementation of poverty eradication programmes in Nigeria by providing details on economic empowerment and social protection. It targets implementing agencies, poor beneficiaries, and social protection officers at community levels. This ensures resources reach those in need effectively.
NATIONAL POLICY ON POVERTY ERADICATION (SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME GUIDE)
What Is This Policy?
The supplementary implementation guide for Nigeria's national poverty eradication programmes, providing operational details for delivering economic empowerment, skills training, and social protection to the poorest Nigerians.
Who Does It Target?
Programme implementing agencies Extremely poor beneficiaries State and LGA social protection officers International development partners
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Guide the practical implementation of poverty eradication programmes at community level to ensure resources reach the poorest Nigerians effectively.
Key Features
Beneficiary Selection: Community-based targeting methodology for identifying the poorest. Programme Components: Details of YEP, COPE, CORE, and CAP components of NAPEP. Implementation Steps: Step-by-step guide for programme officers at LGA level. Monitoring: Indicators and reporting tools for tracking programme impact.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active within current social investment framework Coverage: Poorest communities nationwide Beneficiaries: Extremely poor households Funding: Federal and state governments
How to Access
Apply through LGA social welfare offices National Social Register: register through state social protection offices NSIP programmes: https://www.msf.gov.ng Application method: Apply at local government social welfare offices.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.humanitarian.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Poverty Eradication Commission Act, the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS), the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, and the National Social Protection Policy. Draws on the UN Sustainable Development Goal 1 on ending poverty and World Bank social protection frameworks adopted by Nigeria.