SERAP Demands Tinubu Government Account for N50,000 Relief Funds
SERAP asks Nigeria's federal government to disclose details of the N50,000 emergency relief programme within seven days or face legal action.
KEY POINTS
- SERAP sent a Freedom of Information request dated November 7, 2026, to Minister Bernard Doro.
- The organisation demands disclosure of N50,000 NERSI funding, beneficiaries and payment arrangements.
- SERAP gave the government seven days to account for spending or face legal action.
- SERAP warned the relief must not be used to buy political loyalty before the 2027 election.
- Reports indicate some beneficiaries could not access funds while others were told they were ineligible.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked Nigeria's federal government to disclose details of its N50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention. The organisation sent a Freedom of Information request dated November 7, 2026, to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Bernard Doro. SERAP's deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare signed the request.
SERAP urged the minister to disclose budgetary allocations, funds released and expended, eligibility criteria, beneficiary selection and verification processes, and geographical distribution of beneficiaries. The organisation also asked whether the N50,000 assistance is a one-off payment or a monthly intervention.
“Nigerians have a right to know how public funds allocated to NERSI are being spent, who is receiving the assistance, how beneficiaries are selected and whether the programme is reaching those most in need.”
The request followed the ministry's public announcement on October 30, 2026, introducing NERSI to provide financial assistance to vulnerable Nigerians. SERAP said unanswered questions remain about funding, geographical coverage, the number of intended beneficiaries, and whether the payment is a one-off intervention or a monthly allowance.
SERAP called on the minister to invite the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to monitor implementation and expenditure. It urged both agencies to investigate corruption allegations and ensure funds reach intended beneficiaries.
The organisation raised concerns over reports that some Nigerians who received payment notifications could not access or withdraw funds, while others were reportedly informed they were ineligible. It urged the ministry to investigate complaints, resolve failed payments and wrongful exclusions, and publish findings.
SERAP demanded disclosure of agreements with digital financial service providers administering payments, including ALAT, MoMo PSB, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint. It requested details of roles, fees and performance.
Ghanamma reported SERAP gave the government seven days to account for spending or face legal action. SERAP warned the intervention must not be used to buy political loyalty or influence voters ahead of the 2027 general election.
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