Citizens across Nigeria are urging President Bola Tinubu to disclose the names of recipients benefiting from the government’s cash transfer initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable families nationwide.
During his Independence Day speech commemorating Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, President Tinubu reiterated that his administration has allocated N330 billion to assist eight million impoverished and at-risk households through the social investment program.
“As part of our social investment efforts to uplift disadvantaged Nigerians, we have distributed N330 billion to eight million households, many of whom have received one or two installments of N25,000 each,” the President stated.
However, numerous Nigerians responding on social media platforms, particularly X, have demanded transparency by calling for the publication of the beneficiary list to validate these claims.
Some critics accuse the government of misinformation, while others suspect that although funds may have been released, corruption and mismanagement have prevented the money from reaching intended recipients.
Here are a few reactions from concerned citizens:
@FlourishJosh:
“Please publish the list of the eight million households. If you can announce on national TV that N330 billion has been disbursed, then you should also reveal the names and locations of those who received the funds. It’s hard to believe such a large sum has been distributed when no one sees any evidence.”
@Veedoidelder:
“They claim N330 billion was given to eight million families, but where exactly did it go? In my area, no one has received a dime. Sometimes it feels like we’re invisible in this country, or these figures are just political rhetoric.
Breaking it down, N330 billion divided by eight million households equals roughly N41,000 per family. What can N41,000 realistically cover in Nigeria today? Food expenses alone would consume it within days, and transport or fuel costs would deplete it even faster. This isn’t meaningful assistance; it’s just crumbs passed off as a major success.
What Nigerians truly need isn’t handouts but security that allows farmers to cultivate their lands, businesses to thrive, and citizens to move freely without fear. We require accessible healthcare to prevent needless deaths, quality education to prepare our youth for global competition, reliable roads, and consistent electricity so families and enterprises aren’t dependent on generators.
Even basic necessities like clean water now cost N50 per bottle, highlighting how dire the situation has become. Survival is a daily challenge.
So when Independence Day arrives, I wonder what we are really celebrating. True independence means living with dignity, having access to essentials, and trusting leadership. Until then, the occasion feels less like a celebration and more like a reminder of our collective failures.”
@Itsaleeyou:
“Instead of these superficial gestures, the funds could have been invested in rehabilitating our failing schools, revitalizing hospitals, generating employment, or stabilizing electricity supply-measures that would genuinely improve lives. Nigerians are exhausted and hungry, yet we’re fed with empty statistics. Stop underestimating the intelligence of the people you’ve let down.”
@Skynat:
“Where exactly was the money distributed? The government’s narrative is full of deception, and many have already fallen for it.”
@Aj_Daniel6:
“If N330 billion truly reached eight million households, we should witness tangible improvements in communities. But with poverty, inflation, and hunger on the rise, many are left questioning the whereabouts of these funds.”
@Anasuachara:
“No one in my community has received any support. It seems like a mere pipeline with no real delivery.”
@Atobajaye25:
“The President and his team refuse to disclose the details of beneficiaries. This is unacceptable.”
@PeterChibuzor50:
“Who exactly received the money? Can the eight million beneficiary households come forward to confirm this?”
@Nwafresh:
“Even if you pocketed all the money and claimed to support the poor, you wouldn’t be able to finish a single bag of rice in one sitting. The investments and houses you build are just decorations for the earth; we will leave empty-handed.”
@_Aghazzy:
“Why won’t they publish the list of the eight million households that received support? Were the funds just thrown around without records? Not a single person can claim to have benefited. This is appalling.”
@Engr_Ov:
“It’s better to stay silent than to keep spreading unverifiable claims. How exactly were eight million people supported? Through empowerment or skills training? Can we see a detailed list, or must we accept empty rhetoric?”
