NCTO Payment: How to Get NCTO ATM Card and Activate

NCTO Payment: How to Get NCTO ATM Card and Activate | The Authority of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) has started distribution of ATM card to all the beneficiaries of Renewed Hope conditional cash transfer, If you register for the program below are the guideline on how to get the AMT Card and activate for use.

NCTO Payment: How to Get NCTO ATM Card and Activate

The National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) ATM Card is for the beneficiaries of Renewed Hope conditional cash transfer, Only those that registered and be shortlisted can get the ATM card.

Note that if your name is not on the shortlisted list in the first or second batch wait for next batch.

If you did not register, Visit: National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO)

NCTO Payment: How to Get NCTO ATM Card and Activate, If you were not previously listed in the NSR or RRR, you could register by visiting your nearest YESSO (Youth Employment and Social Support Operation) Centre. At these centers, officials would collect your personal information and assess your eligibility based on government criteria

Some people may ask the following question:

How was the registration done?
When was this registration?
Where was the registration?

If your question is among the above three, Then the answers will be provide for you.

The National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) ATM card is a vital tool that allows users to conveniently access their funds and perform transactions such as withdrawals, balance inquiries, online payments, and POS purchases. However, to enjoy these services, the card must first be activated. Activation is a necessary security step that confirms the cardholder’s identity and enables full functionality of the card. The NCTO ATM card is issued by the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) across the 36 state of the Federation to beneficiaries of Renewed Hope conditional cash transfer programs.

How was the registration of Renewed Hope conditional cash transfer programs done?

The registration for the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program in Nigeria was conducted through a multi-step, community-based process coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The program aims to support the most vulnerable households across the country, especially in rural areas, by providing financial assistance to alleviate poverty and encourage basic human development.

Identification of Beneficiaries through the National Social Register (NSR)

The NSR, developed by the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO), served as the primary database.
This register includes poor and vulnerable households, already identified through Community-Based Targeting (CBT) mechanisms.
States, local governments, and community leaders worked together to identify households for inclusion in the NSR
Teams visited communities and held public meetings to list eligible poor households based on local definitions of poverty
Community members were directly involved in validating the list, ensuring transparency and acceptance.
The approved list was then used to update the NSR

When was this registration Started?

The registration for Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme began in the months leading up to its official launch on October 17, 2023. This initiative, announced by President Bola Tinubu during his Independence Day speech on October 1, 2023, aims to support 15 million vulnerable households, approximately 62 million Nigerians

Where was the registration took place?

Registration occurred at the local government and community levels, coordinated by the State Cash Transfer Units (SCTUs) and the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO)
Teams visited communities and held public meetings to list eligible poor households based on local definitions of poverty
Enrollment was carried out across all local government areas and wards

Benefit:

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₦25,000 per month for three months, totaling ₦75,000. Payments are made directly into bank accounts.

What to Bring for Registration?

To successfully register for Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme, you would need the following:

A valid National Identification Number (NIN)
A form of identification (e.g., voter’s card, national ID card)
Your Bank Verification Number (BVN), if available
Proof of residence or a community endorsement, if required

These documents help verify your identity and facilitate the opening of bank accounts for fund disbursement.