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*How Establishing Nigeria Council for Social Work Aligns With President Tinubu’s Reforms And Vision*

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has embarked on bold reforms aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and society. From day one, his government took unprecedented steps , removal of fuel subsidies, unification of exchange rates, and extensive interventions in agriculture and infrastructure. These moves, though challenging, signal a commitment to long-term development and poverty reduction. Yet, economic reforms alone can't uplift the masses unless paired with robust social policies. This is where the immediate establishment of the Social Work Council perfectly complements President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.

The President has emphasized initiatives to alleviate hardship and invest in people, for example, expanding social safety nets and direct support to vulnerable citizens. Under his watch, Nigeria has greatly expanded the National Social Register (a database of poor and vulnerable households) to over 13 million households (encompassing 48 million individuals) by mid-2025. Using this data-driven approach, the government rolled out Conditional Cash Transfer programmes, reaching nearly 4 million low-income households, mostly in the poorest Northern regions, with around ₦297 billion disbursed to help families meet basic needs. These are exactly the kind of ambitious social investments Nigeria needs, and social workers are critical to their success.

How does the Council fit in? By professionalizing and coordinating the workforce that implements such programs, the Social Work Council will ensure President Tinubu’s reforms achieve maximum impact. For instance, when cash transfers are given to households, licensed social workers can be tasked to follow up with those families offering budgeting advice and monitoring childrenWe wserve, we protect, we support our communities. It's time for Nigeria to give social workers the recognition and structure we deserve. Establish the Nigeria Social Work Council now.

We serve, we protect, and we support our communities. It is time for Nigeria to give social workers the recognition and structure we deserve. Establish the Nigeria Social Work Council now.

🚨 Nigeria Needs a Regulated Social Work Profession!

Today, I’ve written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, passionately appealing for the formal establishment of the Nigerian Council for Social Work.

Social workers are on the frontlines protecting children, supporting mental health, tackling poverty, gender-based violence, and more. Yet, we still lack a professional regulatory body to protect the profession and the people we serve.

The Nigerian Council for Social Work (Establishment) Act was passed and gazetted in 2022, but we need executive action to make it real.

Let’s make this happen for our youth, for our communities, for the future.

📢 I call on stakeholders, policymakers, and fellow citizens:
Read. Share. Tag. Speak. Let’s raise our voices for social justice in Nigeria. 💪🇳🇬

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🗓️ June 26
💬 Say yes to life, say no to drugs.

Substance abuse steals dreams, breaks families, and dims the light in our communities. But healing is possible.

At OBM Pathway Initiative, we believe in prevention, education, and support. Let’s speak up, not shame. Let’s care, not condemn.

Together, we can build a drug-free future, one conversation, one life, one community at a time.

✋🏽 Say NO to drugs.
💚 Say YES to purpose.

🌟 Olorunfemi Bukola Mary Pathway Initiative (OBM Pathway Initiative)

Empowering Children, Uplifting Youths, and Amplifying Social Change

We are an organization committed to transforming lives and creating lasting impact by:

📘 Providing access to education for children and youths lacking basic literacy and numeracy skills.

🏥 Promoting access to physical and mental healthcare services.

🛠️ Equipping individuals with life skills and vocational training for self-reliance.

💛 Boosting self-esteem and confidence through targeted support programs.

🌍 Supporting holistic development across education, health, and emotional well-being.

🎙️ InsightfuljourneywithBukola – Our signature podcast explores the deeper issues within Nigeria’s social welfare system. Hosted by Bukola, each episode offers bold conversations, personal stories, and expert insights that spotlight the gaps, challenges, and solutions in our communities.

Together, the OBM Pathway Initiative and our podcast platform are driving education, awareness, and advocacy one life, one story, one step at a time.

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