National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (Amendment) Bill

A Bill amends the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act to strengthen governance and funding for social protection programs. It improves targeting accuracy and strengthens anti-corruption measures for beneficiaries. The changes ensure that benefits reach the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerian households.

National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (Amendment) Bill Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

An amendment to strengthen the governance, targeting, transparency, and funding of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), which oversees Nigeria's flagship social protection programmes including the N-Power, Trader Moni, and Conditional Cash Transfer schemes.

Who Does It Target?

Vulnerable and poor Nigerian households Youth beneficiaries of N-Power employment scheme Small traders and market women under Trader Moni NSIPA management and its technical oversight bodies

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Improve targeting accuracy to ensure benefits reach the poorest and most vulnerable Strengthen anti-corruption measures and audit frameworks for social investment spending Increase beneficiary numbers and coverage for existing programmes Introduce evidence-based graduation mechanisms to move beneficiaries to self-sufficiency

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: Federal Government budget appropriation; World Bank and ADB social protection grants

How to Access

Applications for NSIPA programmes submitted online through the NSIPA portal. Requirements: NIN (National Identification Number) BVN for cash transfer beneficiaries Eligibility verification through the National Social Register Age 18–35 for N-Power; income-based targeting for CCT Application method: NSIPA portal: www.nsipa.gov.ng | State Programme Coordinators offices

Important Terms

N-Power stipend paid for 2-year programme duration; no permanent employment guarantee Cash transfers conditional on school attendance and health visit compliance Misrepresentation to qualify for benefits is a criminal offence

Impact & Metrics

NSIPA programmes have reached over 15 million Nigerians since 2016; the amendment targets improved targeting so that 90% of benefits reach the intended poorest quintile.

Official Resources

Website: www.nsipa.gov.ng Contact: NSIPA — [email protected] | Helpline: 0800-NSIPA-NG Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

The NSIPA Amendment Bill operates under the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act, the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, and the Public Procurement Act 2007. It aligns with the National Social Protection Policy, the National Cash Transfer Programme guidelines, and the World Bank's social protection operational policies. The Auditor-General for the Federation's mandate under the 1999 Constitution (Section 85) provides the oversight framework.