FG, UNICEF Strengthen Partnership on Social Protection, Welfare Policies
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social protection and improving the welfare of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, following a high-level meeting with the UNICEF Nigeria delegation in Abuja.
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The Honourable Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite received the delegation led by UNICEF Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, alongside senior officials including Wayne Amado Bacall, Chief of Planning and Monitoring, and Binta Aisha-Ismail, Social Policy Specialist.
Discussions during the meeting focused on prioritising the health and education of women and children as part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems.
The minister highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance the National Social Protection Policy, noting that government interventions are being tailored to deliver measurable impact and improve living conditions for citizens.
Both parties also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Annual Partners Meeting scheduled to hold in April in Abuja, which is expected to bring together key stakeholders to advance collaboration and align development priorities.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, the minister stressed that policies must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, particularly the most vulnerable, adding that partnerships with organisations like UNICEF remain critical to achieving sustainable development outcomes.
The meeting underscores ongoing collaboration between Nigeria and development partners aimed at strengthening social welfare systems and promoting inclusive growth.
FG, UNICEF Strengthen Partnership on Social Protection, Welfare Policies