Wema Bank Customers Can Check Eligibility for FG’s ₦50,000 Support via USSD

The Federal Government has introduced a USSD service through Wema Bank’s ALAT platform, enabling selected Nigerians to check their eligibility for its ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).

The programme, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is designed to provide financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households affected by the rising cost of living.

Wema Bank is among five approved financial service providers selected to facilitate the distribution of the support.

Customers seeking to check their eligibility can follow these steps:

1. Dial 94523# using the mobile number linked to their Wema Bank account.
2. Select the eligibility-check option.
3. Follow the instructions displayed on the phone.
4. If selected, follow the prompts to accept the ₦50,000 support.
5. Await confirmation of payment through SMS.

The government says the intervention targets vulnerable households identified through verified national identity records and the National Social Register.

However, having a Wema Bank or ALAT account does not automatically qualify a customer for the grant, as beneficiaries are selected based on government records.

There is no public application or registration process for the scheme, while payments are being made in phases.

The government has also warned Nigerians against fraudsters demanding registration or processing fees. Beneficiaries are not required to pay to receive the support and should never disclose their ATM PIN or one-time password (OTP).

The intervention is part of the government’s efforts to provide financial relief to vulnerable households struggling with economic pressures.