Npower beneficiaries across Nigeria have declared their intention to resume legal proceedings against the federal government if their unpaid stipends are not cleared by the end of August 2025. The Npower Beneficiaries Association Nationwide made this known on Tuesday, voicing their frustration over prolonged payment delays.
The group revealed that despite a recent closed-door meeting involving the Senate, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, representatives of the Npower beneficiaries, their legal team, and activists, no concrete resolution has been reached. Many participants expressed disappointment that the meeting failed to produce a clear payment timeline.
Agasi Godfrey, one of the five Npower officials present at the meeting, took to Facebook to share a video message. He stated, “If the government does not pay us our allowances before the end of this month, we will return to our lawyers to continue the legal process, as this seems to be what the government wants.”
Other beneficiaries also voiced their dissatisfaction. One participant remarked, “The government always comes up with unnecessary excuses every day. They make promises and then abandon them later.” Another, identified as Mwolgwan Tongs, expressed deep frustration, saying, “Just forget about this group of people. They don’t care about the youth.”
The beneficiaries stressed that a truly responsible and youth-focused government would prioritize resolving such issues, especially as the unpaid stipends directly affect the livelihoods of young Nigerians. They argued that the prolonged delay raises questions about the administration’s commitment to youth empowerment.
Some also expressed doubt about President Bola Tinubu’s political intentions, linking the unresolved matter to his ambitions for the 2027 elections.
With tensions rising, the beneficiaries have vowed to review their legal documents and push forward with court action if their demands are not met before the August deadline.