How to get FG’s 50,000 grant via NairaGram
The Federal Government has introduced a USSD option through NairaGram, allowing selected Nigerians to check their eligibility for the ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) and receive the payment without an internet connection.
The intervention, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is aimed at providing financial support to poor and vulnerable households struggling with the rising cost of living and other economic challenges.
NairaGram, a digital money transfer service, is one of five approved payment providers selected by the Federal Government to facilitate the disbursement of the relief funds.
According to information on the government’s NERSI portal, beneficiaries can use NairaGram’s USSD service to check whether they have been selected and follow the necessary steps to receive the ₦50,000 support.
The option is particularly useful for people who may not have access to smartphones or reliable internet services.
How to Check Eligibility and Receive FG’s ₦50,000 Through NairaGram
Selected beneficiaries can follow these steps to check their status and access the payment:
Dial the USSD code: Open your phone dialler and dial 72600# using the mobile number linked to your records.
Check your eligibility: Select the eligibility-check option from the menu and follow the instructions displayed.
Follow the prompts: If you have been selected, the system will provide further instructions on how to proceed.
Accept the support: Confirm your consent to receive the ₦50,000 relief payment.
Receive the payment: Once the process is completed, your mobile wallet will be activated and the money credited.
Confirm payment: Check your phone for an SMS notification confirming the transaction.
Who Is Eligible for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 Support?
The NERSI programme is designed for poor and vulnerable households identified through verified government records, including national identity data and the National Social Register.
The intervention covers eligible Nigerians across the country’s six geopolitical zones, with beneficiaries selected based on their vulnerability and financial needs.
However, having a NairaGram account does not automatically make someone eligible for the payment.
The Federal Government relies on existing social registers and verified records to identify beneficiaries. There is no open application or public registration process for the intervention.
Payments are also being made in phases, so eligible Nigerians may not receive their notifications at the same time.
Is the ₦50,000 Government Support Free?
Yes. The Federal Government says beneficiaries are not required to pay any registration, processing or activation fees to receive the ₦50,000 support.
Anyone demanding money in exchange for helping Nigerians access the intervention is not authorised to do so.
Beneficiaries should also be careful not to disclose their ATM PINs, one-time passwords (OTPs), bank details or other confidential financial information to individuals claiming to represent the programme.
For complaints, enquiries or assistance relating to the intervention, Nigerians can contact the NERSI helpdesk on 0700-022-2222.