Latest NPower News for today Tuesday 29th August 2023

In the latest update from Npower news on August 29, 2023, we bring you information about the ongoing payment of Npower stipends. Stay tuned for all the details.

Npower Nasims management has communicated through its social media channels that the outstanding backlog payment of unpaid stipends from 2022 is still being processed. This development coincides with the appointment of a new Minister within the Ministry.

It is worth recalling that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, now named the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under the leadership of the new Minister, Dr. Betta Chimaobim Edu, has recently commenced operations. This Ministry aims to provide support to 136 million impoverished Nigerians.

In relation to this, Nasims has affirmed that the payment process for beneficiaries under Category C (C2) is currently underway.

Beneficiaries can now access their payment status via the payroll tab on the Nasims portal, as the payment information has been successfully restored.

For those Npower Beneficiaries who are inquiring about pending payment status on the payroll tab, it is possible that this delay might be due to recent account validation, with the payment process still in progress.

Furthermore, Nasims has reinstated most of the missing beneficiary information due to the latest update on the Nasims self-service portal. This enhancement enables beneficiaries to easily track updates via the self-service portal.

N-Power Batch “C” Beneficiaries Appeal to President Tinubu Over Long-Standing Stipend Delay In a letter composed by Gbadebo Adesiyan, the National Publicity Secretary of N-Power Batch “C” beneficiaries, these beneficiaries have reached out to President Bola Tinubu, seeking urgent intervention concerning the distressing issue of their stipends not being disbursed for the past eight months.

The letter emphasizes that the absence of stipend payments has caused substantial distress, inconvenience, and hardship among the countless unemployed Nigerian graduates encompassed by the program. Notably, no beneficiary from Batch “C” has received stipend payments from January to July of this year. As August draws to a close, marking the eighth month, beneficiaries find themselves grappling with financial uncertainty and despair.

The letter cites information that the delay in stipend disbursement is attributed to the fact that the funds for the unpaid months have not yet been approved or transferred to the National Social Investment Management System (NASIMS) account by the presidential office.

In the plea to President Tinubu, the letter states, “We present this matter with a deep sense of urgency, hoping to shed light on a matter of national importance that requires immediate attention. The failure to disburse stipends to NPOWER beneficiaries over the past eight months has inflicted distress, inconvenience, and hardship on the multitude of unemployed graduates under the scheme.”

The letter implores President Tinubu to take swift action to address this predicament and restore the faith of the Nigerian populace in the government’s commitment to their welfare.

Over the last eight months, the stipends for NPOWER beneficiaries have remained outstanding. Although a portion of the beneficiaries received payment for the months of October, November, and December 2022, a significant majority have yet to receive their due payments. Moreover, no stipend has been disbursed throughout 2023, spanning from January to July, plunging beneficiaries into financial uncertainty and hopelessness.

The delay, as per the provided explanation, is attributed to the lack of approved and transferred funds to the NASIMS account by the presidency, a situation that is viewed with skepticism.

Adding to the difficulties, an intricate validation process was introduced by authorities, marred by technical glitches and inconsistencies. Beneficiaries encountered numerous hurdles during validation attempts, hindering their access to vital stipends that underpin their livelihoods. Even those who successfully completed the validation process have not received any payment.

This dire situation has exacerbated the hardships faced by beneficiaries, making it arduous for them to meet basic needs and support their families. The unpaid stipends were meant to alleviate financial burdens and contribute to the economy. However, the extended delay has only intensified the challenges, pushing beneficiaries further into destitution.

In summary, the letter calls for prompt attention and resolution, urging a restoration of stability for these individuals who rely on the program for their sustenance and well-being.