Katsina State Operation Coordinating Unit - SOCU NASSP Program

08/09/2026

01/09/2026

`SOCU, KT-CARES Strengthen Collaboration on Katsina Social Register`

The Katsina State Operations Coordinating Unit (SOCU), which serves as the delivery platform for Result Area 4 under KT-CARES, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the State Social Register of Poor and Vulnerable Households.

This followed a familiarisation visit by the newly appointed KT-CARES State Coordinator, Hajiya Zainab Abdulhadi Tafashiya, to SOCU.

SOCU Coordinator, Hajiya Karima Abdulkarim, explained that the unit coordinates the identification, registration, updating and expansion of the Social Register across the 34 Local Government Areas.

She noted that 719,222 household records had been updated, while KT-CARES support the expanded register from an initial target of 8,000 to approximately 27,000 households.

She identified inadequate logistics, limited ICT equipment and poor office accommodation as key challenges.

Responding, the State Coordinator, KT-CARES, Hajiya Zainab Tafashiya described SOCU as a critical component of KT-CARES, stressing that credible data is essential for identifying eligible beneficiaries.

She added that household visits, photographs and GPS coordinates would support transparent beneficiary selection.

Both institutions pledged closer collaboration, improved data management and transparent targeting of beneficiaries across Katsina State.

28/08/2026

𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐆𝐀𝐬

A one-day Refresher Training workshop for the expansion of the State Social Register (SSR) in Batsari, Danmusa, Dutsinma, Kurfi and Safana Local Government Areas has been organized.

In a welcome address, the State Coordinator, Katsina State Operations Coordinating Unit SOCU, Hajiya Karima Abdulkarim said the training was organized in collaboration with the Katsina State Social Investment Programme Agency (KASIPA), with the support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

She thanked WFP for its continued partnership and commitment to strengthening social protection systems in the State and acknowledged the unwavering support of Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda.

Hajiya Karima said the State Social Register remained a critical tool for identifying poor and vulnerable households and ensuring that government and development partners deliver interventions to those who need them most.

She urged participants to take the training seriously and uphold accuracy, transparency, confidentiality, fairness and professionalism throughout the exercise.

Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Director of KASIPA, Dr. Mudassir Nasir, also thanked WFP for sponsoring the exercise, particularly in the security-prone areas, saying about 12,000 poor and vulnerable households are expected to be targeted for various interventions, including agricultural inputs, fertilizer and other forms of support.

In his goodwill message, the WFP representative, Danjuma Gambo Sale, urged participants to be attentive during the training and adhere strictly to the rules guiding the exercise.

The new Programme Manager of the State Cash Transfer Unit, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan who expressed delight at participating in his first training since assuming office, described SOCU as the primary platform through which the Unit utilizes the State Social Register to identify and support millions of vulnerable people across the State.

The training had in attendance, the LG Desk Officers, Grievance Redress Officers, Community Based Targeting Teams - CBTTs and enumerators drawn from the five participating Local Government Areas.

28/08/2026

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A one-day Refresher Training workshop for the expansion of the State Social Register (SSR) in Batsari, Danmusa, Dutsinma, Kurfi and Safana Local Government Areas has been organized.

In a welcome address, the State Coordinator, Katsina State Operations Coordinating Unit SOCU, Hajiya Karima Abdulkarim said the training was organized in collaboration with the Katsina State Social Investment Programme Agency (KASIPA), with the support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

She thanked WFP for its continued partnership and commitment to strengthening social protection systems in the State and acknowledged the unwavering support of Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda.

Hajiya Karima said the State Social Register remained a critical tool for identifying poor and vulnerable households and ensuring that government and development partners deliver interventions to those who need them most.

She urged participants to take the training seriously and uphold accuracy, transparency, confidentiality, fairness and professionalism throughout the exercise.

Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Director of KASIPA, Dr. Mudassir Nasir, also thanked WFP for sponsoring the exercise, particularly in the security-prone areas, saying about 12,000 poor and vulnerable households are expected to be targeted for various interventions, including agricultural inputs, fertilizer and other forms of support.

In his goodwill message, the WFP representative, Danjuma Gambo Sale, urged participants to be attentive during the training and adhere strictly to the rules guiding the exercise.

The new Programme Manager of the State Cash Transfer Unit, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan who expressed delight at participating in his first training since assuming office, described SOCU as the primary platform through which the Unit utilizes the State Social Register to identify and support millions of vulnerable people across the State.

The training had in attendance, the LG Desk Officers, Grievance Redress Officers, Community Based Targeting Teams - CBTTs and enumerators drawn from the five participating Local Government Areas.

15/08/2026

It is exactly one year of your transformational leadership. 15/08/2025 to 15/08/2026.
May Allah guide you in your endeavors.

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10/08/2026

Two years ago, a new chapter began.

A chapter defined by purpose.

Driven by vision.

Committed to strengthening the systems that serve millions of Nigerians.

Today, that chapter tells a story of stronger institutions, bold reforms, strategic partnerships and lasting impact.

As we celebrate Dr. Funmi Olotu's second anniversary at National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO), we celebrate a leader whose vision continues to strengthen Nigeria's social protection system and create opportunities for those who need them most.

Here's to many more years of purpose, progress and impact.

Happy Second Anniversary in Office, Dr. Funmi Olotu.

The achievements speak for themselves. The story is still being written.

28/07/2026

22/07/2026

NASSCO/SOCUs DAY 7 in Indonesia