SERAP asks govt to reveal N50,000 relief payment details
The rights group wants information on beneficiaries, funding, and safeguards for the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Nigeria's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, to disclose details about the ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). SERAP's request, made on November 7, 2026, seeks information on funding, beneficiary selection, payments, and safeguards for the programme announced on October 30, 2026.
SERAP's deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, stated that Nigerians have a right to know how public funds for NERSI are spent and who receives the assistance. The organisation also urged the minister to ask the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to monitor the programme and investigate any corruption allegations.
The rights group warned that public funds for social assistance must not be used to reward political supporters or influence electoral choices, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. SERAP also stated that beneficiaries should not be required to demonstrate political loyalty to receive the ₦50,000 assistance.
Why it mattersNigerians are directly affected by the government's ₦50,000 relief payment programme, and SERAP is seeking transparency on how these public funds are managed and distributed.