Rejected Your ₦50,000 Relief by Mistake? How to Change Your NERSI Response

• Selected beneficiaries who accidentally rejected their ₦50,000 relief can change their NERSI response by dialling their payment provider’s code again and choosing “Yes.”

Beneficiaries who mistakenly declined the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention can reverse their response.

The programme’s official guidance explains that selecting “No” records a refusal and prevents payment. However, someone who changes their mind can return to the provider’s USSD service and accept the support.

How to change your response

1. Identify the payment provider named in your selection message.
2. Dial that provider’s NERSI code again.
3. Follow the menu and choose “Yes” to accept.
4. Follow any remaining instructions and check for confirmation.

The listed codes are:

A basic phone can access the USSD service without an internet connection. For unresolved payment or wallet issues, contact your provider; programme enquiries can go to 0700-022-2222.

This procedure concerns consent from selected beneficiaries. Changing a response should not be presented as a way to secure selection, bypass eligibility checks or guarantee an immediate credit.

Do not pay anyone claiming they can reverse your rejection or release the money. Use your provider’s official support channels if the menu does not allow you to proceed, and never disclose your PIN, password or OTP to someone offering assistance.