The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has engaged 90 independent monitors to supervise the National Social Investment Programmes Currently going on in Kogi State.

The Minister made this known at the Opening ceremony of the training section organised by the Ministry for the Monitors in the State noting that the Monitors were to monitor  the programme beneficiaries within their locality in Schools,  Households and Markets, to ensure that the primary objectives of the programmes were achieved.

“While this is the initial training to get you acquainted with your schedule of duties,  the Ministry will ensure you continue to receive regular  training and guidance for effective monitoring within communities you are assigned”. 

“You will be closely supervised by officials of the Ministry and your activities will also be monitored by the Ministry and other Stake holders  at the state level,” she said.

She however, warned that the Ministry would not hesitate to take any monitor  off the programme if found violating the terms of engagement.

“We are also working with security agencies like DSS,  EFCC and ICPC to monitor the  programmes.  If found engaging in any form of malpractice  or fraud,  you will be handed over to them for investigation and prosecution,” She warned.

The Minister therefore, urged them to carry out their responsibility with utmost diligence and sincerity.

The Focal Person of Kogi State, represented by Hajiya Khadijat Karibo, and the representative of the Director General, National Orientation  Agency, Ambassador Mohammed. O. Abdullahi,  commended the Federal government for initiating social intervention programmes aimed at lifting  Nigerians out of poverty.

They also called on the Monitors to be committed to their assignments and be transparent and honest in the discharge of their duties.

Lateefah Ibrahim