Independent monitors of the National Social Investment programs in Abia state should exhibit a high level of dedication and patriotism while carrying out their assignment, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq has said.

She recently revealed this at the flag-off training and onboarding of independent monitors held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to her, the dedication shown towards their job is what will guarantee the realization of the set goals and objectives of the programs.

She added that the federal government is committed to reducing the level of poverty in the country through the SIPs, and other efforts.

Her words, “Today we are flagging off the training of 63 Independent Monitors who will monitor the programme at the community level. The Independent Monitors will be assigned to monitor programme beneficiaries within their locality in schools, households, and market clusters with the focus of ensuring that the Primary Objectives of these programmes are achieved.”

“It is therefore my expectation that you carry out this responsibility with utmost diligence and sincerity. Please be informed that the Ministry will not hesitate to take you off the Programme if you are found violating the terms of your engagement. I, therefore, urge you to carry out this task with a sense of patriotism as we all work towards the vision of Mr. President to lift 100 Million Nigerians out of Poverty in the next 10 years.”

“These programmes are aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of those occupying the lowest rung of the socio-economic ladder. It is at no cost to the beneficiaries.”

“I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for sustaining these programmes and also appreciate the federal government for funding SIPs.”