How OPay Customers Can Access FG’s ₦50,000 Monthly Relief Payment
Customers of OPay can now check their eligibility for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 monthly financial assistance programme designed to support vulnerable Nigerian households facing rising living costs.
The initiative, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilization Intervention (NERSI), is being coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration with selected financial service providers, including OPay.
According to information released by OPay, eligible customers can check their status through the OPay mobile application or by dialling the official USSD code *955*20# using the telephone number linked to their account.
How OPay Customers Can Check Eligibility for the ₦50,000 Support
OPay customers interested in checking their eligibility can follow these steps:
Open the OPay mobile application on your smartphone.
Check the application's homepage for an official notification about the Federal Government's ₦50,000 relief payment.
If the notification appears, click on it to proceed.
Follow the instructions provided to confirm your eligibility and accept the intervention.
Alternatively, customers can dial *955*20# from the phone number associated with their OPay account and follow the available instructions.
OPay has clarified that customers who do not see the notification on their application may not have been selected for the current phase of the programme.
Who Is Eligible for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 Relief Payment?
The Federal Government explained that beneficiaries are selected through verified national identity records and the National Social Register.
The programme is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to poor and vulnerable Nigerian households struggling with economic challenges.
Consequently, having an active OPay account does not automatically qualify a customer for the payment. Beneficiaries must meet the government's selection and verification requirements.
The disbursement is also being conducted in phases, meaning eligible Nigerians may receive notifications at different times.
Is the ₦50,000 OPay Relief Payment Free?
Yes. The Federal Government's NERSI intervention is a financial grant, not a loan.
Qualified beneficiaries are expected to receive ₦50,000 directly into their designated mobile wallets without paying registration or processing fees.
Customers should therefore be careful of individuals claiming they can help them secure the payment in exchange for money.
OPay has also warned customers against fraudulent agents and suspicious links, stressing that it will never request their transaction PIN or One-Time Password (OTP) to process the relief payment.
What Should OPay Customers Do If They Are Not Selected?
Customers who do not receive an eligibility notification should understand that the programme is being implemented in phases.
Not everyone will be selected during the initial disbursement exercise. Beneficiaries are identified through government-approved screening procedures.
For further clarification or assistance concerning the intervention, customers can contact the NERSI helpdesk on 0700-022-2222.
Important Warning to OPay Customers
As interest in the Federal Government's ₦50,000 relief programme increases, fraudsters may attempt to exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.
OPay customers are advised to observe the following safety precautions:
Do not pay anyone to register or secure the ₦50,000 support.
Never disclose your OPay PIN or OTP to another person.
Avoid clicking suspicious links claiming to offer automatic access to the government grant.
Use only the official OPay application and authorised USSD channel.
Do not share sensitive banking information with unverified individuals.
The Federal Government has emphasised that beneficiaries do not need to pay any agent or middleman to access the intervention.
For more information, visit the official National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention
portal: https://fmhapr.gov.ng/nersi
Source: OPay, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
