On Thursday, N-Power beneficiaries took legal action against the Nigerian federal government due to the non-payment of their outstanding allowances, which have been overdue for over two years.
The lawsuit, registered under suit number NICN/ABJ/214/2025, was initiated by around ten beneficiaries who represent their fellow N-Power participants.
Human rights activist Dan Bello and lawyer Barrister Hakimi are leading the case for the 231,871 affected young individuals involved in the N-Power program.
The lawsuit demands the following:
– Payment of all outstanding N-Power allowances.
– Compensation of 5 billion naira for delays and failures in payment.
– A fine of one million naira for the filing of the judgment.
The beneficiaries have also stated that the government has neglected to address their grievances despite numerous complaints.
Other individuals involved in the lawsuit include Barr. Abba Wisdom, E. O Ckaaun, H.S. Rido Esq, and Ridwan Jonusa Esq (A.A. Wise & Co., Kano).
Following the successful implementation of N-Power Batches A and B during the administration of former President Buhari, the continuation of the program faced numerous challenges under both Buhari’s and Tinubu’s governments.
N-Power Batch C was divided into two streams: Stream 1 (C1) and Stream 2 (C2). According to Premium Times Nigeria, Stream C1 included 510,000 beneficiaries, while Stream C2 added another 490,000 participants.
This initiative, launched by the Nigerian federal government, aims to empower young people aged 18-35 through skill development and social projects.
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The affected beneficiaries N-Power Batch C was designed to recruit a total of 1,000,000 beneficiaries, divided into two streams, Stream C1 and C2.
The first stream, comprising 510,000 beneficiaries.
The second stream, C2, included the remaining 490,000 beneficiaries.
Both streams were initially intended to last for 12 months, but there are reports of extensions for some beneficiaries.
The program targets both graduates and non-graduates, aiming to improve employability and personal development.
Beneficiaries are assigned to various sectors, including education, healthcare, and civic engagement.
N-Power seeks to foster a culture of learning, practical experience, and entrepreneurship.
The program is part of Nigeria’s National Social Investment Programme.
