***Reaffirms Support for Field Officers
The Ondo State Operations Coordinating Unit (SOCU) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering an accurate and inclusive Social Protection database by emphasizing the importance of upholding data integrity throughout the National Identity Number (NIN) integration and update exercise.
The SOCU State Coordinator, Olaoluwa Bankole, Esq., made this known during a one-day review meeting with SOCU facilitators and enumerators held in Akure on 26th May 2025.
Bankole noted that the meeting was convened to assess the progress of the ongoing exercise and provide necessary technical support to field officers.
He reiterated that the integration of the National Social Register with the NIN is designed to ensure that individuals already captured in the register are properly linked with their NINs for enhanced data accuracy and verification.
Highlighting the importance of stakeholder involvement, Bankole urged officers to keep their respective Local Government Chairpersons informed throughout the integration and update process.
He also underscored the critical role of data integrity and encouraged the field teams to strictly adhere to established data protocols to ensure a smooth and credible exercise.
A status report was presented at the meeting, reflecting the level of work completed and the need for increased effort to meet the update exercise timeline in Ondo State.
Participants at the meeting expressed appreciation to SOCU for its continuous support, acknowledging the agency’s efforts in easing the challenges of the exercise.
They pledged to uphold the highest standards of data integrity at every stage of the process.
