Social Investment Programmers and National Development in Nigeria (2015–2020)

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@article{1714994,
      author = {Jim Asonnam (Ph.D)},
      title = {Social Investment Programmers and National Development in Nigeria (2015–2020)},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {9},
      pages = {259-262},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1714994.pdf},
      abstract = {Public policies and development programmes remain essential instruments for promoting socio-economic growth and national development. In recent years, the Nigerian government introduced several social protection initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and improving the welfare of vulnerable citizens. Among these initiatives is the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), launched in 2016 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This study examines the relationship between social investment programmes and national development in Nigeria between 2015 and 2020. Specifically, the study evaluates the design, implementation, achievements, and challenges of the Social Investment Programme (SIP). The study adopts the theory of public policy implementation as articulated by Van Meter and Van Horn as its analytical framework. Methodologically, the research is descriptive in nature and relies on secondary data obtained from academic literature, government documents, and policy reports. The data were analyzed using content analysis. Findings reveal that SIP has contributed to poverty reduction, human capital development, youth empowerment, and economic stimulation through programmes such as N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfers, the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, and the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme. However, the study also identifies several implementation challenges including inadequate funding, poor transparency, weak institutional coordination, and political interference. The paper concludes that while SIP has made measurable contributions to national development, its long-term sustainability depends on institutional strengthening, improved monitoring mechanisms, and sustainable funding strategies.},
      keywords = {Social Investment Programme, Public Policy, National Development, Poverty Reduction, Nigeria},
      month = {March},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1714994}
  }