{"id":120083,"date":"2025-06-25T20:21:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T19:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120083"},"modified":"2025-06-25T20:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T19:21:41","slug":"eu-unicef-ilo-unveil-e13-million-eu-funded-susi-program-in-benue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/eu-unicef-ilo-unveil-e13-million-eu-funded-susi-program-in-benue\/","title":{"rendered":"EU, UNICEF, ILO Unveil \u20ac13 Million EU-Funded SUSI Program in Benue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Benue \u2013 The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), on Wednesday officially launched the \u20ac13 million EU-funded Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) initiative in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The SUSI project, a significant milestone towards enhancing inclusive and resilient social protection frameworks in Nigeria, will be jointly implemented by UNICEF and ILO in four states, Benue, Abia, Oyo, and Sokoto, as well as at the federal level.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By targeting these states, the SUSI project is expected to foster the development of adaptive social protection systems capable of responding promptly to crises and reaching the most vulnerable segments of the population, particularly children.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking at the launch, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Gautier Mignot, noted that: \u201cThe recent crisis in Benue starkly highlights the fragility of affected communities. Through this initiative, the EU is working to strengthen inclusive safety nets to ensure that, in times of crisis, no one is left behind.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also delivering remarks, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, stressed the lifesaving potential of social protection for crisis-impacted families. \u201cWhen families lose their homes, livelihoods, or fall into poverty, social protection is essential. SUSI will ensure systems are in place to provide rapid and targeted support, particularly to children, before irreversible damage occurs.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vanessa Phala, Director of the ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, emphasized that: \u201cSocial protection is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of social justice. This project will enhance legal and policy frameworks, strengthen data and financing mechanisms, and provide people with security and the opportunity to live dignified lives.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a goodwill message, the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, represented by his deputy Barr. Sam Ode, lauded the project\u2019s timing and relevance. \u201cOur people have endured recurrent violence, displacement, and economic suffering. This initiative arrives at a critical time. It empowers us to respond swiftly to crises, protect the vulnerable, and restore dignity to affected families.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Providing further insight into the SUSI project, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, noted that: \u201cThe project aligns with the Federal Government\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda. 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