Institutionalizing Social Protection for Accelerated SDG Implementation in Nigeria

The two year UN joint programme “Institutionalizing Social Protection for Accelerated SDG Implementation in Nigeria” will strengthen social protection at the federal level in Nigeria. In addition, it will implement a social protection programme in Sokoto state to serve as a blueprint for other states. It aims to generate impact by combining an institutional approach (policy and capacity strengthening) with the implementation of tangible interventions with focus on innovative financing mechanisms for social protection. The National Social Protection policy in Nigeria recognizes the need for both a systemic transformation (long-term) and a blueprint for accelerated implementation (short-term) towards universal social protection. The joint programme will strengthen the right-based approach to social protection by supporting the institutionalization and legislation of the social protection system in Nigeria. The joint programme will support the identification and facilitate the adoption of financial strategies to effectively implement the National Social Protection Policy. In Sokoto state, the joint programme will contribute to expand and articulate the cash transfer and universal health insurance scheme for greater impact on social protection access and improved health, education and nutrition especially among vulnerable groups. The joint programme will also facilitate dissemination of results achieved in Sokoto state to other states for an accelerated implementation of social protection related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Finally, the joint programme will guide the establishment and build capacity of state innovation and accelerator SDGs offices with proven track of implemented innovation solutions using social protection for overcoming bottlenecks and expanding financing in order to accelerate SDG achievement.

Project symbol

NGA/19/51/UND

Admin unit

CO-Abuja

Start date

01/01/2020

End date

30/06/2022

Total allocation

500000

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

435912

Development Partners

Multi Partner Trust Fund Office, UNDP

Country/Countries

Nigeria

Outcomes

Outcome 8: Comprehensive and sustainable social protection for all