The Nigerian Presidency has published detailed evidence confirming that over 71 million vulnerable citizens across 8.1 million households have received at least one tranche of the Federal Government's N25,000 monthly cash transfer under the National Social Safety Net Programme.
The disclosure, shared through official channels including a statement from the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, highlights the program's scale and reach.
According to the documentation, out of the 19.7 million households enrolled in the National Social Register—encompassing approximately 70-75 million Nigerians—8.1 million households, representing about 71 million individuals, have been disbursed a total of N330 billion in stipends.
This intervention, backed by an $800 million World Bank facility, aims to mitigate the economic hardships triggered by fuel subsidy removal and naira flotation.
Finance Minister Edun emphasized the program's digital infrastructure during a recent briefing, noting that payments are processed securely via bank accounts and mobile wallets to prevent fraud and political interference.
"This is a cornerstone of any modern economy. Nigeria now has the capability to annually budget for direct support to our most vulnerable, ensuring timely and targeted aid," he stated.
The evidence includes beneficiary verification lists, transaction logs, and geo-tagged distribution reports, which have been uploaded to the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) portal for public scrutiny.
The initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu's broader poverty alleviation strategy, was initially targeted at 15 million households but has since expanded to cover the current 19.7 million on the register.
Distribution data reveals a regional skew, with 71% of funds allocated to northern states and 21% to southern regions, reflecting the higher concentration of vulnerable populations in the north.
To date, over N419 billion has been disbursed in some phases, with ongoing expansions to reach an additional 2.2 million households by year-end.
The release comes amid ongoing debates about the program's efficacy, with civil society groups praising the transparency while calling for faster rollout to the remaining eligible beneficiaries.
"Publishing this proof is a step toward accountability, but we urge the government to accelerate payments to the full 75 million targeted Nigerians," said a representative from the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC).
President Tinubu's administration has hailed the transfers as a vital buffer against inflation and rising living costs, with early evaluations showing improved access to food and basic needs among recipients.
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by Minister Nentawe Yilwatda, confirmed that the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan will integrate these cash transfers with complementary programs, such as conditional cash incentives tied to school enrollment and health check-ups.
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God will judge you please people for sure, which people did you give 25,000 to are they ghosts you don't have fear of God , God will judge you
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