ActionAid Nigeria Commends ₦50,000 Support, Calls for Transparency

ActionAid Nigeria commended the federal government for its ₦50,000 cash support intervention aimed at assisting poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). Country Director Andrew Mamedu stated that this initiative acknowledges the economic hardships faced by many households.

He emphasized the need for the government to provide clear information regarding funding, beneficiary selection, disbursement, and accountability mechanisms. The announcement was made by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, in response to rising costs of essential services.

Mamedu highlighted that while the intervention could offer immediate relief, it must be transparent, equitable, and sustainable. He called for the government to disclose the funding source, budget, and payment structure, and to ensure transparent beneficiary selection.

Additionally, he urged the establishment of grievance mechanisms for excluded vulnerable Nigerians and independent verification of payments through credible civil society organizations.