FG says N50,000 relief is a grant and beneficiaries come from two government databases

According to the ministry, beneficiaries are not required to repay the funds.

To be eligible, individuals must possess a valid National Identification Number and be listed in the National Social Register. The ministry explained that the register includes vulnerable households identified through a digital process involving community leaders and enumerators.

Officials noted that being on the register does not guarantee payment, as candidates must undergo further screening to confirm they meet poverty criteria. The government is distributing the funds in phases across the country and warned the public to avoid scammers, as the application process is entirely free of charge.