Federal Government’s ₦50,000 grant: beneficiaries share how they get and spend the money

Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 grant describe it as timely but limited relief and want the scheme to reach more Nigerians.

Three beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 cash assistance scheme have shared how they received the money and what they spent it on. Some called it timely relief, while others said it offered only limited support.

As reported by P.M. News, the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention is designed to provide monthly financial assistance to vulnerable households struggling with the rising cost of living.

Mrs Felicia Godwin’s alert arrived through MoMo on November 5, which was her birthday. According to TVC, she said: “I feel on top of the world, like I was jumping and shouting, I don receive my own. The joy was priceless.”

Retiree Akinjobe Brenda, who is identified by a pseudonym, used part of the money for bills and food ingredients. “The money came as a plus,” she said.

Oguntuase Olaoluwa Joshua bought groceries with his, but he noted the amount’s limits. “Just a little cause ₦50k it’s not a lot of money,” he said.

Still, their message to the government was largely the same: reach more people and keep the support coming.