FG has launched National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) to pay ₦50,000 monthly to vulnerable households. Minister Dr Bernard Doro says beneficiaries don't need to apply or pay any agent. SMS consent only. Helpline 0700-022-2222. Details.
The Federal Government has officially commenced the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), a Presidential initiative to provide ₦50,000 monthly relief to vulnerable Nigerians.
This was announced today, 30th October 2026, in Abuja by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, *Dr. Bernard Doro*, in a statement on behalf of the Federal Government.
According to the Minister, NERSI is a shock-responsive cash transfer programme designed to cushion the effects of global food inflation and high cost of essential goods that continue to put real pressure on households across the country.
*Key Details of NERSI:*
- *Amount:* ₦50,000 monthly per eligible household
- *Purpose:* To help meet essential needs and ease burden of living costs
- *Review:* The amount will be reviewed regularly based on cost of living, beneficiaries will be notified directly before any change
- *Delivery:* Through licensed digital financial service providers directly to beneficiary's account/mobile wallet
- *How It Works:* Beneficiaries will receive an SMS from one of the providers asking for consent. The message is genuine. Once consent is given, payment is made directly. No long process.
- *Target:* Millions of vulnerable households nationwide
The Minister emphasized that NERSI complements existing social protection programmes under the *Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.*
*IMPORTANT WARNING - DO NOT PAY ANYBODY:*
The Ministry warned that:
"Beneficiaries are not required to apply, pay any fee or register through any agent to receive support. Never share your PIN or BVN with anyone."
If you receive any suspicious message, or anyone asks you for money to access NERSI, call the official NERSI helpline immediately on *0700-022-2222*.
For official updates, visit the Ministry's website: *www.fmhapr.gov.ng/nersi/*
This is a major relief for many Nigerian families, including our people in Imo State and in the diaspora who support families back home.
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