# Nigeria social protection and poverty reduction initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-social-protection-and-poverty-reduction-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-26T16:19:58.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Nigerian government has initiated a series of social welfare and poverty reduction efforts under the Renewed Hope Initiative. Early efforts focused on the RHI Food Outreach Programme, which expanded to Bauchi State, marking the 29th state to receive food assistance for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities.

This expanded into the formal launch of the $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) in Abuja. Presented by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to transition citizens from temporary palliatives to sustainable economic self-reliance. The program includes the ‘One Humanitarian One Poverty Response System’ (OHOPRS), an emergency cash transfer program, and a ministerial blueprint designed to support families affected by ongoing economic reforms.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Nigeria launches $1bn HOPE social protection programme

Nigeria has launched the $1 billion HOPE-SP social protection program to move vulnerable citizens from temporary aid to sustainable economic empowerment and self-reliance.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-launches-1bn-hope-social-protection-programme

### 2026-08-23: Nigeria expands Renewed Hope social protection and food outreach

Nigeria is expanding its Renewed Hope social protection efforts, including a $1 billion programme to reduce poverty and a food outreach initiative that has now reached 29 states.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-expands-renewed-hope-social-protection-and-food-outreach

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