FG Considers Partial Payment of N-Power Arrears Amid Mounting Pressure

The Federal Government of Nigeria is reportedly considering a partial settlement of outstanding stipends owed to beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme, with indications pointing to a possible three-month payment out of the estimated nine to twelve months backlog.

The development follows a wave of viral reports circulating across social media, where beneficiaries have intensified calls for the release of unpaid allowances. Many of the posts suggest that the proposed disbursement could begin soon, raising cautious optimism among participants.

Adding to the momentum, a beneficiary, Bashiru Usman Gobir, sparked widespread reactions after sharing a Facebook post congratulating fellow enrollees and claiming that the government was set to commence an urgent three-month payment “any moment from now.”

The growing online agitation reflects weeks of coordinated pressure from beneficiaries who have repeatedly demanded action to address the prolonged delays under the programme.

However, sources within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs indicate that any immediate payment may be limited. An insider revealed that the proposed three-month disbursement is tied to available funding, suggesting that financial constraints are shaping the government’s response.

According to the source, while the move could provide temporary relief, it is unlikely to cover the full backlog at once. Instead, authorities may adopt a phased approach to settle the remaining arrears over time.

If implemented, the payment is expected to ease the financial burden on thousands of beneficiaries nationwide. Stakeholders are now awaiting official confirmation and a clear timeline from the government on how it intends to address the outstanding balances.