The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has denied claims circulating on social media that payments are currently being made to the beneficiaries of its programmes. In an official statement released on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and signed by the agency’s National Coordinator and CEO, Assoc. Prof. Badamasi Lawal, NSIPA described the reports as “entirely false, deceptive, and should be disregarded in its entirety.”
The agency’s response comes after a viral Facebook post alleged that NSIPA had started disbursing funds to programme beneficiaries. NSIPA firmly condemned the spread of this misinformation, warning that it undermines public trust and the integrity of its social investment initiatives.
NSIPA advised both beneficiaries and the general public to rely only on its verified communication channels for accurate updates. The agency stressed that it does not announce or facilitate payments through Facebook or any other unofficial social media platforms. All official updates, it said, are shared exclusively via its verified social media handles and through traditional media.
To help Nigerians stay informed, NSIPA directed the public to follow its official accounts: @ng_nsipa on X (formerly Twitter), @nsipa.nag on Instagram, and the NSIPA Facebook page. The agency also encouraged Nigerians to verify information before acting and to reach out through its official platforms if in doubt.
NSIPA reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the continued implementation of impactful social investment programmes across the country.
Launched in 2016, the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) aims to tackle poverty and hunger, targeting vulnerable groups such as children, youth, and women. Since inception, the programme has reached over 4 million beneficiaries nationwide.
NSIPA urges everyone to remain vigilant and ignore unverified payment claims, promising to keep the public informed through its official channels.
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