How Wema Bank customers can check eligibility for FG’s ₦50,000 support

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The Federal Government has introduced a USSD service through Wema Bank’s ALAT platform, allowing selected Nigerians to check their eligibility for the ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).

The programme, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is designed to provide financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households affected by the rising cost of living.

Wema Bank is among five approved payment providers selected to facilitate the disbursement of the funds.

As reported by PM News on Monday, according to information on the government’s NERSI portal, eligible Wema Bank customers can check their status and accept the payment using a USSD code without an internet connection.

How to Check Eligibility for the ₦50,000 Grant

Wema Bank customers can follow these steps:

1. Dial the USSD code: Dial _945_23# on the mobile number linked to your Wema Bank account. 2. Check your eligibility: Select the eligibility-check option and follow the instructions. 3. Accept the support: If selected, follow the prompts to confirm your acceptance of the ₦50,000 payment. 4. Receive the money: Your mobile wallet will be activated, and the funds will be credited. 5. Confirm payment: You will receive an SMS notification once the money has been credited.

The Federal Government says the intervention targets poor and vulnerable households identified through verified national identity records and the National Social Register.

The programme covers eligible households across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

However, having a Wema Bank or ALAT account does not automatically qualify anyone for the payment. Beneficiaries are selected by the government based on its records.

There is no public application or registration process for the scheme.

Payments are also being made in phases, meaning eligible beneficiaries may not receive notifications at the same time.

Yes. Beneficiaries are not required to pay any registration, activation or processing fees to receive the government support.

However, customers who withdraw the money through POS agents may be charged the agent’s normal withdrawal fees.

The government has also warned Nigerians to be cautious of fraudsters who may demand money or banking details in exchange for the grant.

Beneficiaries should never disclose their ATM PIN, one-time password (OTP) or other confidential banking information to anyone.

Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.

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