FG Explains How Nigerians Will Receive ₦50,000 NERSI Relief Support

The Federal Government has provided further clarification on the National Emergency Relief and Stabilization Intervention (NERSI), explaining how beneficiaries will be selected and receive the ₦50,000 financial assistance.

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction disclosed this in a frequently asked questions document published on its official website to address public concerns and prevent misinformation about the program.

According to the Ministry, beneficiaries will be selected from the National Social Register and verified national identity records based on established poverty and vulnerability criteria. The selection process covers all six geopolitical zones of the country.

The Ministry stressed that interested Nigerians do not need to apply or register to benefit from the intervention. It also warned that no individual, government official or agent can influence the selection process or guarantee anyone a place on the beneficiaries’ list.

Under the program, each selected beneficiary will receive ₦50,000 as a Federal Government grant. The Ministry explained that the full amount would be credited without deductions and that recipients would not be required to repay the money.

It further explained that successful beneficiaries would receive SMS notifications from authorized digital financial service providers, containing instructions on how to accept the financial support.

The approved payment platforms include ALAT by Wema Bank, MoMo Payment Service Bank, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint Microfinance Bank.

The Ministry also warned Nigerians against fraudsters who may demand money or confidential banking information in exchange for access to the intervention.

Beneficiaries were specifically advised not to disclose their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), One-Time Passwords (OTPs) or Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) to anyone.

It added that there is no registration fee, application link or payment required to access the support.

For further enquiries and complaints, members of the public were advised to contact the official NERSI helpline on 0700-022-2222.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability and the dignified delivery of the intervention in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Source: Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

Official publication: https://fmhapr.gov.ng/news/nersi-frequently-asked-questions-on-the-₦50000-relief-support/

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