The Role of Social Welfare Program in Poverty Reduction (a Case Study of the National Social Investment Program (nsip) in Nigeria)

Student: Glory Mfon Asuquo (Project, 2025)
Department of Public Administration
Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

This study critically examines the impact of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) on poverty reduction in Nigeria, with a particular focus on its implementation and effectiveness in addressing socio-economic challenges. The research adopts a descriptive survey design, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, including structured questionnaires and key informant interviews. A total of 120 respondents were sampled from various program beneficiaries and stakeholders across selected regions. The study explores key components of the NSIP such as N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), and the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). Findings reveal that while the NSIP has made modest contributions to poverty alleviation, especially in terms of skill acquisition, food access, and micro-credit support, its overall effectiveness is hindered by issues such as poor monitoring, politicization, delayed fu

Keywords
Welfare N-Power Program Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Home-Grown School Feeding Program (HGSFP)
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