14/10/2025
From 22nd – 24th September 2025, the Niger State Social Investment Programme (SIP) Office participated in a 3-Day Intensive Training on Agricultural Business Development Services (BDS), held in Minna, Niger State.
The program, organized by AGRA, Kaduna business school (KNS), SMEDAN, and the Enterprise development centre (EDC) with support from international partners, focused on systems strengthening for effective BDS provision and improved access to finance for agricultural MSMEs in Nigeria.
The key highlights from the training includes:
🟣 Understanding the BDS–SME Interface: Building stronger linkages between agribusinesses and business development services.
🟣 Policy Frameworks: Exploring Nigeria’s agricultural policies to support msme growth.
🟣 BDSP Interventions: Applying diagnostic tools, consulting, coaching, and mentoring for small business support.
🟣 Applied Curriculum: Utilizing a dacum-based approach to ensure measurable impact across value chains.
🎯 Training Outcomes:
🟣 Strengthened institutional capacity to effectively engage msmes.
🟣 Improved knowledge of policy, intervention strategies, and access-to-finance mechanisms.
🟣 Enhanced consulting, coaching, and mentoring skills.
🟣 Contribution to sustainable agribusiness growth and rural prosperity in niger state.
This initiative marks a strategic step toward building resilience in nigeria’s agribusiness sector, expanding opportunities for smallholder farmers and agricultural SMEs across priority value chains.
01/10/2025
Nigeria is a land of endless beauty and culture.
This Independence Day, we celebrate the heritage that makes us unique, the spirit that keeps us strong, and the unity that binds us as one nation ✨.
Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! 💚🤍💚
11/09/2025
Few weeks ago, the Niger State Cash Transfer Unit (SCTU) held a Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting to deepen understanding and foster stronger collaboration on the National Social Safety-Nets Project (NASSP 2 Scale-Up).
The event brought together key stakeholders including: The State Deputy Speaker, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Coordinators, Religious leaders (Imam and Chaplain), security agents, 25 LGA Desk Officers, beneficiaries of the Cash Transfer program, members of the general public
This engagement was aimed at sensitization, strengthening relationships, and reinforcing collective ownership of the program to ensure effective delivery and sustainable impact across Niger State.
We remain committed to improving lives, reducing poverty, and ensuring social protection reaches those who need it most.
05/09/2025
Eid Maulud is a reminder of the light Prophet Muhammad (SAW) brought to humanity 🌟.
Let’s embrace his teachings of love, kindness, and unity.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Eid Maulud 💚.
01/09/2025
September has arrived!
The first spark of the ember months!
This is a season calling you to rise higher, dream bolder, and finish the year stronger than you began.
Step into it with confidence, your glow season has begun ✨.
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18/08/2025
Niger State Social Investment Program Office in Partnership with Enterprise Development Center, Pan Atlantic University Graduates 400 Young Women Entrepreneurs under the *Transforming Nigerian Youths Program* Supported by MasterCard Foundation.
The Enterprise Development Center (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, in partnership with the Niger State Social Investment Program (NSIP) Office, proudly held the graduation ceremony of 400 young women entrepreneurs who successfully completed intensive training under the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program.
The graduation, which took place in Minna, marked a major milestone in empowering women in Niger State with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and contribute meaningfully to the state’s socio-economic development.
Speaking at the opening event, the Special Adviser on Social Investment Programs, Hon. Hauwa Bako, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the State Government’s vision to promote economic inclusion, reduce unemployment, and support women to thrive as active contributors to household income and community growth.
The training program, delivered by the Enterprise Development Center under the Transforming Nigerian Youths initiative, combined classroom sessions, hands-on business management modules, mentorship, and financial literacy support. The 400 women entrepreneurs were drawn from across Niger State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, fashion, food processing, trade, and services.
Highlights of the ceremony included testimonies from selected participants, presentation of certificates, and an exhibition of products and services developed by the women during the program.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment from both EDC and the Niger State Social Investment Program Office, to expand similar opportunities to more young people across the state, thereby strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and accelerating Niger State’s economic transformation.
01/08/2025
This new month brings another opportunity to strengthen communities, support livelihoods, and drive lasting impact.
Our focus remains clear, serving the people with integrity, inclusion, and purpose ✅.
24/07/2025
The Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor, Honorable Hauwa Bako Mohammed , visited Mokwa Local Government, joining the Niger State CCT Head of Operations and Program Manager, Mallam Sulaimon, to oversee the disbursement process of direct financial support to 780 vulnerable households. This initiative is part of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Economic Shocks Response, aimed at cushioning the effects of current economic pressures.
This effort was made possible through the collaborative support of Mint Finex (619 beneficiaries) and TagPay (161 beneficiaries). We believe this will help communities and households affected by disasters and economic hardship.
Furthermore, this initiative is part of a broader effort to reach over 180,000 households across Niger State. It is implemented through the National Social Safety-nets Project - Scale Up (NASSP-SU) and the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Programme.
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