Timothy Adegunle {Captain Asiwaju ∆}

Humanitarian Ministry Clarifies Selection Process Of FG NERSI 50,000 Relief Fund The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction wishes to provide clarification on the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), a Federal Government initiative designed to support vulnerable households facing rising living costs. A statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Janet Mcdickson Noah noted that to help Nigerians understand the intervention and guard against misinformation. Beneficiaries are selected from the National Social Register and verified national identity records, based on poverty and vulnerability criteria and selection covers all six geopolitical zones. There is no application or registration process, and no individual or agent can influence the selection process. Each selected beneficiary will receive ₦50,000, It is not a loan and does not require repayment. Selected beneficiaries will receive an SMS notification from one of the authorised digital financial service providers. In addition, beneficiaries are advised not to disclose their Personal Identification Number (PIN), One-Time Password (OTP) or Bank Verification Number (BVN) to anyone. It asks that all enquiries and complaints be directed at the official NERSI helpline on 0700-022-2222. She noted that the Ministry remains committed to ensuring that the intervention is delivered with transparency, accountability and dignity, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.