The Lagos State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to advancing social protection programmes through the National Social Register (NSR) as a tool to reach vulnerable households.
This was stated on Monday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement themed “Advancing Social Protection through the National Social Register.”
The governor commended President Bola Tinubu for repositioning the NSR as a credible platform for delivering interventions, noting that Lagos State had already domesticated the operations of the NSR under its Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of the NSR in ensuring that the state’s most vulnerable residents are supported. “The register is not just a database; it is a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. I would like to commend our great leader. Lagos is aligning with this vision by ensuring the system is strengthened, transparent and accountable. The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning is ensuring that all residents, especially the vulnerable residents, are registered,” he said.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, Dr. Badamasi Lawal, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the critical role of the NSR in Nigeria’s social protection landscape.
According to him, the register is essential for achieving inclusive growth and ensuring that no citizen is left behind.
“We cannot achieve inclusive growth if the poor and vulnerable remain unseen. The register is not a static database but a living instrument of hope. Collaboration between the federal and state governments, partners and civil society will ensure that no Nigerian is left behind,” Lawal stated.
