The NPower Beneficiaries Association Nationwide has stated that it will resume legal action against the federal government if all outstanding stipends are not paid before the end of August 2025.
The group expressed deep frustration over the prolonged delay, which they say has negatively affected their financial stability and trust in the administration.
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, several beneficiaries took to social media to voice their grievances, recalling a recent closed-door meeting held between the Senate, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, representatives of the Npower beneficiaries, their legal team, and activists. Despite this engagement, they claim no tangible progress has been made.
Agasi Godfrey, one of the five Npower officials who attended the meeting, posted a video on his Facebook page, saying, “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.”
Another participant criticized the government’s approach, stating, “The government always comes up with unnecessary excuses every day. They make promises and then abandon them later.”
Mwolgwan Tongs also expressed disappointment, remarking, “Just forget about this group of people. They don’t care about the youth.”
The beneficiaries stressed that a responsible and youth-focused government would prioritize timely payment of such allowances, especially since they directly impact the welfare of young Nigerians.
They questioned the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and raised concerns about President Tinubu’s political ambitions for the 2027 election.
The association confirmed that it will review its legal documents and pursue further legal action if their stipends remain unpaid beyond August, warning that the patience of many beneficiaries has reached its limit.
