MTN subscribers selected for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) can use the MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) platform to check their eligibility and accept the financial support.
The intervention is designed to provide financial relief to eligible Nigerians, with beneficiaries identified through the National Social Register and verified national identity records.
According to information from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the programme does not require members of the public to complete a new application form, register through a public portal or pay any fee to receive the intervention.
Instead, selected beneficiaries are contacted through SMS messages sent by authorised payment providers.
These providers include MoMo PSB, ALAT by Wema Bank, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint.
For MTN subscribers assigned to MoMo PSB, the provider’s USSD service offers a way to check their eligibility or payment status and follow the instructions for accepting the grant.
How MTN Subscribers Can Check Their ₦50,000 NERSI Grant Status
MTN subscribers who want to check their NERSI grant eligibility or payment status through MoMo PSB should follow these steps:
- Dial 6710# using the MTN phone number linked to their records.
- Follow the instructions displayed on the phone screen.
- Check the eligibility or payment status provided by the service.
- If selected, follow the official instructions to give consent to receive the financial support.
Beneficiaries who do not already have a MoMo wallet can dial *671# to open one, following the available instructions.
However, having a MoMo wallet does not automatically qualify anyone for the ₦50,000 intervention. Eligibility depends on the government’s beneficiary selection and verification process.
How to Receive the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 NERSI Grant
Beneficiaries selected for the intervention are expected to receive an SMS from their assigned authorised payment provider.
The message provides information on how to accept the financial support and complete the required payment confirmation process.
MTN subscribers assigned to MoMo PSB should use the official USSD channel and follow the instructions provided.
Other selected beneficiaries may receive payment notifications through ALAT by Wema Bank, NairaGram, OPay or Moniepoint, depending on their assigned payment provider.
Anyone who receives a notification should verify that it comes from an authorised provider before taking further action.
FG Warns Nigerians Against NERSI Grant Scams
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has warned Nigerians against individuals claiming they can influence beneficiary selection or guarantee access to the ₦50,000 intervention.
The ministry’s position is that nobody can pay to secure selection or guarantee payment under the programme.
Nigerians should be cautious of suspicious messages, unofficial registration websites and individuals demanding money in exchange for access to the grant.
Beneficiaries should also never disclose their Personal Identification Number (PIN), One-Time Password (OTP) or Bank Verification Number (BVN) to strangers or unauthorised persons.
Anyone demanding payment to process the NERSI grant should be treated with suspicion.
NERSI Grant Helpline for Complaints and Enquiries
Nigerians experiencing difficulties checking their eligibility, confirming their payment status or accepting the intervention can contact the NERSI helpline.
The official contact number provided for complaints and enquiries is 0700-022-2222.
Beneficiaries are advised to contact the helpline for clarification rather than relying on unofficial agents or social media messages.
Important Things to Know About the ₦50,000 NERSI Grant
- The Federal Government intervention provides ₦50,000 in financial support to selected beneficiaries.
- Beneficiaries are identified through the National Social Register and verified national identity records.
- There is no public application form or registration portal.
- Registration and payment processing should not attract any fee.
- MTN subscribers assigned to MoMo PSB can dial 6710# to check their status.
- Those without a MoMo wallet can dial *671# to open one.
- Beneficiaries should not share their PIN, OTP or BVN with unauthorised persons.
- The NERSI helpline is 0700-022-2222.
MTN subscribers are advised to use the official MoMo PSB USSD service and verify any grant-related notification before providing information or accepting a payment.