Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Lagos Commitment to Social Protection Through NSR

Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Lagos Commitment to Social Protection Through NSR
Egube praised Tinubu for repositioning the NSR as a credible platform for delivering social interventions
Lawal described the NSR as the backbone of social protection in Nigeria

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening social protection programmes through the National Social Register (NSR) as a tool for reaching vulnerable households.

Eko Hot Blog reports that while speaking on Monday at a one day stakeholders’ engagement themed “Advancing Social Protection through the National Social Register,” Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, praised President Bola Tinubu for repositioning the NSR as a credible platform for delivering social interventions.

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He explained that Lagos State had adopted the operations of the NSR under its Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

“The register is not just a database; it is a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. I commend our great leader. Lagos is aligning with this vision by ensuring the system remains strengthened, transparent, and accountable.

The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning is making sure that all residents, especially the vulnerable, are captured in the register,” Sanwo-Olu said.

Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, Dr. Badamasi Lawal, described the NSR as the backbone of social protection in Nigeria.

“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, development partners, and civil society is key to ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind,” Lawal said.

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