FG Launches ATM Card Distribution For N75,000 Cash Transfer Across States

The Federal Government, through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), has started distributing ATM cards to beneficiaries of its social welfare initiatives. The initiative covers the Rapid Response Register (RRR) and the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme managed by the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO).

According to officials, the programme, tagged the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Initiative, is intended to deliver direct financial support to vulnerable households as part of efforts to cushion the rising cost of living.

N75,000 payout and verification requirements Each qualified beneficiary will receive a one-time ₦75,000 cash transfer after completing the card collection and verification process. To activate their ATM cards, beneficiaries must present their registered phone number, National Identification Number (NIN), and Bank Verification Number (BVN) at designated collection centres. In Gombe State, distribution began at Jekadafari Darazawa Quarters on Friday, August 29, 2025, with beneficiaries turning out to complete documentation and card activation.

NCTO teams have urged those who have received notification messages to promptly visit their centres for collection.

Nationwide rollout underway

Reports confirm that the ongoing distribution is not limited to Gombe but is being replicated across other states. NCTO officials explained that the cards are essential for secure fund disbursement and long-term monitoring of cash transfers.

“Ongoing distribution and activation of CCT-HoPE-RRR beneficiaries’ ATM cards is being carried out, and all eligible persons are encouraged to participate,” one official stated.

Beneficiaries are also being encouraged to update their BVN and NIN records to ensure uninterrupted access to future government programmes.