N-Power beneficiaries under the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries have submitted a formal letter to the federal government, notifying authorities of an upcoming nationwide protest over unpaid stipends.
The letter, dated 4 February 2026, was addressed to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abuja and referenced NANB/01/VOL I.
In the letter titled Letter of Protest by the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries Over Non-Payment of Outstanding Stipends (2024/2025), the association said beneficiaries across the federation are owed stipends for periods ranging from eight to twelve months.
“We write on behalf of the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries across the Federation to formally protest the continued non-payment of outstanding stipends owed to beneficiaries for a period ranging from eight (8) to twelve (12) months,” the letter stated.
The association noted that despite several verification exercises, public assurances and commitments by relevant authorities, beneficiaries have not received their payments.
“Despite repeated assurances, verification exercises, and public commitments by relevant authorities, beneficiaries are yet to receive their legitimate entitlements,” the letter said.
It added that the lack of clear communication, transparency and a definite payment timeline has weakened trust in the programme and government institutions.
According to the document, the planned protest is scheduled to hold simultaneously in all 36 state capitals, including Abuja.
The letter was signed by Bashir Ladan, National General Secretary of the association, on behalf of the National Chairman, Comr. Abdurrahman L. Maitada.
Other national officers listed on the document include Adeshina A. Adex, National Publicity Secretary; Mr. Jacob Kehinde James, National Admin; and Bashir Ladan, National General Secretary.
The association said the letter was circulated nationwide and copied to security, financial and oversight institutions, as well as the media, for awareness and intervention.
“We trust that your esteemed office will treat this matter with the urgency it deserves to prevent further suffering and possible escalation of grievances by affected beneficiaries,” the letter stated.
Official stamps on the document show the letter was received by the National Assembly, Federal Labour Congress, and Department of State Services in January 2026 nationwide offices.
