NASSP-SU Project Components
NCTO delivers cash assistance through three distinct strategic components structured under the National Social Safety Nets Project Scale-Up.
Component 1: Economic Shock Responsive Cash Transfer (ESR-CT)
Time-limited emergency cash transfers provided to vulnerable households severely affected by macro-economic shocks, inflation, and subsidy removals. Represents Nigeria's largest digital shock-responsive cash delivery scheme.
Operational Guidelines & Scope
- Targeted at 15 million vulnerable Nigerians nationwide
- ₦25,000 monthly disbursements structured across consecutive tranches
- Direct digital deposits into verified accounts to eliminate intermediary loss
Component 2: Extended Regular Cash Transfer (ER-CT)
A 12-month predictable cash transfer continuation designed for existing NASSP beneficiaries. Coupled with livelihood training, savings group formation, nutrition sensitization, and financial literacy coaching.
Operational Guidelines & Scope
- 12-month predictable social assistance safety net
- Co-responsibilities linked to maternal healthcare and school attendance
- Seed capital accumulation for grassroots micro-enterprises
Component 3: Delivery System Strengthening
Building an enterprise-grade digital infrastructure connecting the National Social Register, commercial banks, payment service banks (PSBs), and mobile money operators with biometric validation.
Operational Guidelines & Scope
- Instant zero-balance Tier-1 bank account opening for unbanked citizens
- NIBSS automated payment reconciliation and error flagging
- Field biometrics verification via Cash Transfer Facilitators (CTFs)