Wema Bank has continued sending text message notifications to Nigerians reportedly selected for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief payment under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).
The latest messages tell recipients they have been selected and instruct them to dial *945*23# to accept or access the funds. Some recipients have also shared follow-up messages stating that the ₦50,000 has been paid into their Wema Bank wallet and that the code can be used to cash out.
The notifications suggest that messages are reaching more recipients. However, receiving an SMS should not be treated as proof of payment until the beneficiary confirms the funds in the wallet.
Beneficiaries should follow only instructions received through verified Wema Bank channels and should not pay anyone a fee to access the relief.
How to access the payment
Recipients whose messages direct them to use the USSD code can dial *945*23# and follow the instructions shown on screen. Anyone unsure about their status should contact Wema Bank through its official customer service channels before taking action.