The National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Assoc. Prof. Badamasi Lawal, has called for urgent reforms in the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) to make it more accountable, impactful, and sustainable.
Speaking at the Stakeholders' Roundtable on Renewed Hope GEEP (RHGEEP 3.0) in Abuja, Lawal—represented by Acting N-POWER Manager, Nsikak Okon—said the scheme must be recalibrated to strengthen financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
He highlighted key priorities such as improving transparency, enhancing loan repayment systems, leveraging fintech for efficiency, and deepening collaboration with state and local governments. "RHGEEP 3.0 must restore confidence, ensure equity, and enforce repayment obligations to guarantee sustainability," he stressed.
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GEEP, a flagship of the National Social Investment Programmes, provides microcredit through schemes like MarketMoni, TraderMoni, and FarmerMoni. National Programme Manager, Hamza Baba, added that sensitisation efforts in states including Kaduna, Kano, Imo, and Zamfara are helping identify genuine traders and strengthen repayment culture.
He said the roundtable aims to generate feedback and partnerships to ensure financial inclusion becomes a lived reality for farmers, traders, and small businesses nationwide.
