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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal Government to disclose details of its ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).
The organisation wants the government to publish information about the programme’s funding, implementation, administration and beneficiaries.
SERAP made the demand in a Freedom of Information request dated November 7, 2026, and addressed to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro.
The request was signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.
The organisation asked the ministry to disclose the programme’s budgetary allocation, funds released and expenditure.
It also requested details of the eligibility criteria, beneficiary verification process, geographical distribution and payment arrangements. SERAP further wants clarification on whether the ₦50,000 assistance is a one-off payment or a monthly intervention.
SERAP Seeks Details Of Payment Providers
The organisation also demanded disclosure of agreements between the government and digital financial service providers involved in the programme.
The providers named in the request include ALAT, MoMo PSB, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint.
SERAP wants the government to explain their respective responsibilities, fees and performance under the intervention.
The organisation raised concerns over reports that some beneficiaries received notifications about the assistance but could not access or withdraw the money.
It also cited complaints from individuals who were subsequently informed that they were ineligible.
SERAP urged the ministry to investigate these complaints and ensure that everyone who meets the programme’s requirements receives the payment.
Group Calls For ICPC, EFCC Monitoring
SERAP further called on Dr Doro to invite the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to monitor the programme.
It said the agencies should investigate corruption allegations and strengthen accountability in the administration of the intervention.
The organisation also warned against using publicly funded relief payments for political purposes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Publicly funded social assistance must be allocated strictly on the basis of genuine need and objective eligibility criteria. It must not be used to reward political supporters, secure partisan loyalty, finance political mobilisation or influence the electoral choices of vulnerable Nigerians,” SERAP said.
The organisation’s request seeks greater transparency over how the intervention is funded, who qualifies, how payments are made and what safeguards protect the programme from abuse.
