Onyebuchi Ezigbo in AbujaThe federal government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has commenced capacity training for senior personnel involved in the design and implementation social security policies so as make the interventions more effective and result-oriented. “This is why strengthening social protection remains central to the ILO’s mandate and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the commitment to leave no one behind,” she said. “Today’s gathering is particularly significant because it brings together senior policymakers and implementers who shape the direction of social protection in Nigeria. “The world continues to experience multiple and overlapping crises—economic uncertainty, climate-related disasters, health emergencies, conflict, and rising inequality.,” she said. Representative of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Chris Onyeka, said there is need for those involved in policy making in the country to also monitor government budgeting and expenditure and to ensure that illicit out-flow of public funds are presented.