Overview

The document is the Revised Draft National Social Protection Policy for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, published in June 2021 by the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning. It provides a comprehensive framework for social protection in Nigeria, addressing the needs of vulnerable groups including older persons, youths, children, girls, women, persons with disabilities, the urban poor, and those affected by humanitarian crises. The policy also considers the impact of COVID-19 and the role of the private sector. It outlines the objectives of the policy and its review, the current realities of social protection programs in Nigeria, and the constitutional, national development, and international agreements context. The document includes a table of contents, foreword, preface, acronyms, executive summary, and lists of tables and figures. Chapter One introduces the policy, its objectives, and the context of social protection in Nigeria. Chapter Two provides a general overview of social protection, including its concept, models, and rationale for a policy foundation. The policy aims to build a robust social protection system to reduce poverty, inequality, and vulnerability.

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