Npower Payment Update: Expected Timeline for Stipend Disbursement

As reported by Npower News, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has acknowledged that some beneficiaries have received stipends for three to four months, but the ministry is aware that graduate category beneficiaries are owed eight months while non-graduate category beneficiaries are owed nine months. The Permanent Secretary urged Npower beneficiaries and their association to remain peaceful.

The Permanent Secretary clarified that there is no set date for stipend payments yet, but stated that the issue has been escalated to the relevant departments. Beneficiaries were reassured that payment will begin soon as efforts are underway, and were also advised to ignore fake news regarding the payment.

Meanwhile, the Npower Publicity Secretary urged the Permanent Secretary to expedite the clearance of the nine months' outstanding stipends. The Permanent Secretary mentioned seeing many new representatives, especially from Bauchi State, and praised the association for its proactive efforts. He reiterated that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy is aware of the payment issue. He further added that the CEO of NSIPA, who recently took office, is also addressing the matter and that he has documents to back his claims.

The Permanent Secretary emphasized that all necessary actions have been taken and urged Npower beneficiaries to remain patient, noting that the National Coordinator is well-informed and actively handling the situation.

Source: Adex