Lagos State has begun syncing its Single Social Register with residents’ National Identification Numbers (NIN), in a move officials say will deepen the reach and reliability of social welfare programmes across the state.
The announcement was made during a stakeholder forum tagged “Unified for Impact,” organised by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget’s Social Protection Coordinating Department. Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary Olayinka Ojo revealed that the new integration effort aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s national directive on social protection reform.
“The Lagos State Single Social Register has become the cornerstone for our social intervention programmes, helping to ensure that support reaches those who need it the most. However, we recognise that the full potential of LASSR can only be unlocked when it is linked with the National Identification Number,” Ojo said.
A Unified Social System for Better Impact
Ojo explained that data integration would allow the state to design and execute more targeted, transparent, and efficient programmes aimed at vulnerable populations. She stressed the need for collaboration across government agencies and communities to make the system work effectively.
“Let us reflect on our collective progress, share ideas, identify gaps, and build synergy that will strengthen our coordination and level of impact in Lagos State, ensuring that nobody is left behind,” she added.
Also speaking at the event, Funmilola Olotu, National Coordinator of the National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office, noted that the Presidency remains strongly committed to integrating the NIN with Nigeria’s wider social protection systems.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is passionate about integrating NIN with the National Social Register to strengthen credibility and accountability, as well as ensure that all vulnerable individuals in the nation are well-catered for,” Olotu said.
Stakeholders Urged To Support Implementation
Other speakers, including Permanent Secretaries Kikelomo Bolarinwa and ’Jibike Onigbanjo, praised the ongoing efforts and emphasised the social register’s importance in guiding government decisions.
They encouraged stakeholders present to promote the benefits of the initiative in their communities and help drive up enrolment in the system. Their call to action was clear — community buy-in is key to ensuring that social safety nets reach their intended recipients
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