The National Association of Npower Beneficiaries (NANB) on Tuesday insisted that there was “no going back” on its February 4 nationwide peaceful protests, after three years of unpaid stipends to beneficiaries by the federal government.
NANB has already initiated a case in the National Industrial Court, Abuja, which is scheduled for hearing on January 15, 2026.
In addition to the legal proceedings, the association has also planned a peaceful protest across all 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on February 4, 2026.
The frustrated beneficiaries are currently actively organizing both online and in-person meetings in preparation for the court hearing and nationwide protests.
National Chairman of the Npower beneficiaries, Muhammad Abubakar, in a phone interview, stated that preparations for these significant events are in full swing and beneficiaries are coming together in large numbers to achieve the collective goal.
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He expressed disappointment with the federal government’s handling of their situation, despite multiple official appeals made through various ministries, agencies, and departments.
Abubakar emphasized that the legal battle and the February 4 protests are non-negotiable until payments are made.
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, along with the Senate, has made efforts to facilitate the outstanding payments, but progress appears to be stalled or silent.
A previous meeting between the Npower beneficiaries and key government officials indicated that the government had approved funds to cover the outstanding stipends, although specific payment dates have not been disclosed.
