In a move that signals deeper inter-agency collaboration, the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) has opened a new chapter of partnership with the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) and the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
At a strategic meeting in Abuja, Ibrahim Hamza Baba, National Programme Manager of GEEP, received senior executives from both institutions in a courtesy visit designed to explore how agricultural and social insurance mechanisms can be woven into GEEP’s empowerment framework.
The engagement went beyond courtesy—it was a working session focused on building resilience and sustainability for Nigeria’s micro-entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).
NAIC shared a proposal to extend agricultural insurance coverage to GEEP beneficiaries in farming and agribusiness, while NSITF outlined opportunities to expand social security and safety nets to informal sector workers and micro-enterprises.
The conversation underscored a shared understanding: that data integrity, capacity building, and coordinated sensitization are essential to strengthening the safety and productivity of Nigeria’s growing base of small-scale entrepreneurs.
By the end of the meeting, all three institutions had charted a clear path toward joint implementation frameworks, beneficiary education programmes, and risk management systems that align with the larger vision of inclusive growth.
Appreciating the visit, Hamza Baba reaffirmed GEEP’s openness to partnerships that translate into real value for its beneficiaries.
“GEEP remains committed to collaborations that enhance the economic resilience and social protection of the people we serve,” he said.
In essence, the meeting reflected a quiet but powerful truth: the future of empowerment in Nigeria rests not just on credit and access—but on the safety nets that help communities stand firm when the unexpected happens.
