Nigeria commences N50,000 monthly cash relief for vulnerable households

The Nigerian Federal Government has launched the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), a presidential programme providing ₦50,000 monthly to eligible vulnerable households. Announced by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, the initiative aims to mitigate the impact of global food inflation and the rising cost of essential goods on household finances.

To ensure secure and transparent disbursement, the ministry is partnering with licensed digital financial service providers. Beneficiaries will receive text messages from these providers to request consent before funds are transferred directly into their bank accounts or mobile wallets. The government noted that the monthly amount will be reviewed periodically to reflect changes in the cost of living.

Dr. Doro emphasized that citizens do not need to apply, pay registration fees, or use agents to qualify for the relief. He issued a warning against fraudsters, advising Nigerians never to share their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) or Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). For verification, a dedicated NERSI helpline has been established at 0700-022-2222.