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22/07/2025

Over the weekend, the Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes Barr Bridget Sulaiman represented by Dogon Biya Sylvanus, Head of Operations at the Kaduna State Operations Coordinating Unit (SOCU), at the Zakat Distribution organised by the Zakkat & Waqaf Foundation Kaduna, held at Sultan Bello Mosque, Unguwar Sarki.

In collaboration with our office, beneficiaries were drawn from the Kaduna State Social Register to ensure transparency and the accurate identification of Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) for need-based targeting. Each household received ₦50,000 in Zakkat support, demonstrating how data-backed systems can deepen the impact of faith-based humanitarian efforts.

We commend Chairman & Founder, Abdullahi Salihu Haladu, for this strategic alignment between religious giving and structured social protection. It exemplifies how partnerships rooted in compassion and evidence can deliver meaningful change.

13/07/2025

This week, we had the honour of hosting Dr. Funmi Olotu, National Coordinator of the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), on an official visit to Kaduna State.

As part of her visit, we took a field trip to Kakuri community in Kaduna South LGA, a vibrant, densely populated semi- urban area.

It was a powerful opportunity to showcase our data driven interventions but the true highlight was hearing first-hand from beneficiaries about the real impact social investment programmes are making in their lives.

Their stories served as a strong reminder of the importance of designing with purpose, implementing with implementing with integrity and scaling with impact that truly uplift communities.

21/06/2025

The Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes to the Kaduna State Governor, proudly represented the state as a Special Guest at the 4th African Youth Conference held in Abuja.

Themed “We Are Stars: Thriving in a World of Limitless Opportunities,” the conference was convened by UNESCO, ECOWAS, and the Genda Foundation, bringing together youth leaders and stakeholders from across Africa.

She highlighted Kaduna State’s bold commitment to youth empowerment through inclusive social investment programmes and the recent establishment of the Kaduna State Ministry of Youth under the visionary leadership of Governor Uba Sani.

We are proud to be part of this transformative movement, championing the voices and leadership of young Africans.

18/06/2025

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Development hosted Bridget A. O Sulaiman, Esq., Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes. She commended the government's efforts in enhancing coordination, transparency, and sustainability in social protection programs across the state.

The Special Adviser announced an upcoming mapping exercise to collect data on ongoing social protection programs within relevant ministries, departments, and agencies. This aims to leverage data delivery methodologies and stakeholder engagement to track and build a harmonized system for social protection delivery.

The Honourable Commissioner, Hajia Rabi Salisu, highlighted Kaduna State's achievements in social protection programs, emphasizing initiatives that empower vulnerable populations. She stressed the need for continuous collaboration to strengthen coordination and service delivery in social protection programs.

17/06/2025

The Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes held advanced discussions with Joseph O. Ike, Director General of the Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (KADBUSA), on the integration of individuals who have been rehabilitated and recovered from substance abuse into Social Investment Programmes as part of the state’s inclusive social protection strategy.

The collaboration aims to strengthen reintegration pathways through skills development, livelihood opportunities, and broader socio-economic empowerment; supporting their journey from recovery to resilience.

13/06/2025

📍 Abuja Visit Update

As a follow-up from the PCD Stakeholder Workshop on Food Systems Transformation, The Special Adviser, Social Investment Programmes paid a strategic visit to the National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope – National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) in Abuja.

This high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaborations around food systems, with special emphasis on agriculture development and education; key pillars for sustainable growth and inclusive development in Kaduna State.

Key highlights of the visit include:

•Leveraging an updated list of beneficiaries to enhance targeting and accountability

•Ensuring that children are not only fed, but also enrolled and retained in school

•Aligning school feeding with local agricultural value chains to boost local economies and farmer livelihoods

This initiative reflects Kaduna State’s integrated approach to child nutrition, educational access, and agricultural development, while deepening partnerships with federal stakeholders to drive lasting impact.

Together, we are nourishing minds, empowering farmers, and building a brighter future for every child.

13/06/2025

Strengthening Local Impact Through Strategic Partnerships

The Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Governor on Social Investment Programmes paid a courtesy and working visit to Alh. Garba Baba Gambo, the Coordinator of the State Office Coordinating Unit (SOCU-FCT) and Chairman of the SOCU Coordinators Forum in Nigeria.

The visit centred on deepening collaboration and leveraging Alh Gambo's expertise to build the capacity of the 23 LGA Chairmen in Kaduna State on the effective use of the State Social Register (SSR) and implementation of Social Investment Programmes.

Alh Gambo reaffirmed his support and commitment to strengthening data systems and local structures to ensure that social protection efforts are accurate, inclusive, and impactful.

This partnership is a key step towards empowering grassroots leadership with the tools and knowledge needed to better serve poor and vulnerable households across Kaduna State.

08/06/2025

The Special Adviser to the Governor Uba Sani Barr. Bridget Suleiman, the Chairman Kaduna South LGA and the Head of Operations KADSOCU who Represents the State Coordinator KADSOCU Mrs. Nina Dawong Yakwal During the Distribution of Meat Zakat Led by the Zakat Waqat Foundation and the Kaduna State Government at the Secretariat of the Kaduna South LGA.

07/06/2025

Over 10,000 Families Across Kad. State Shared in a Large -Scale Zakat Meat Distribution Drive Led by the Zakat and Waqat Foundation in Partnership with the Kaduna State Government.
Speaking on the Sideline of the Distribution at the Kaduna South Local Government Secretariat, the Special Adviser to the Governor Uba Sani on Social Investment Programmes Bridget Suleiman, said the Drive was not just about giving, but Restoring Dignity.
The Initiative, which spanned several local governments including Zaria,Lere, Kaduna South and Kaduna North was hailed as a landmark act of compassion, inclusion and public -private synergy.

07/06/2025

The Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes, Bridget Sulaiman attended the Stakeholders Workshop on Catalyzing Community-Driven Food System Transformation through School Feeding in Nigeria, hosted by the Partnership for Child Development (PCD).

The workshop focused on school feeding being a powerful tool to boost local agriculture, strengthen rural economies and drive inclusive development, which aligns with Uba Sani’s agenda for agricultural revitalization and rural transformation in Kaduna State.

contributing to this important dialogue, emphasized that school feeding is more than a meal; it is a strategy for community development, economic inclusion, and long-term impact.

Her discussions with Dr. Samrat Singh and Savannah Dysard of Imperial College London reinforced the role of evidence-based research in shaping impactful policies and programmes within school feeding and food system transformation.

30/05/2025

In continuation of strategic engagements, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Investments Programmes, Barr. Bridget Sulaiman, joined Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam, National Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), his team, and Mrs Sola Afolayan, Country Lead, BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI), Nigeria, for a high-level meeting focused on the implementation of the BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Approach.

The approach presents a sustainable, evidence-based model for lifting extremely poor households out of poverty through livelihood support, mentoring, financial inclusion, and access to essential services. At the core is the goal of building resilient, self-reliant communities within a shock-responsive social protection framework.

This engagement reflects the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to designing and implementing scalable, impactful social protection systems that leave no one behind.

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