The Bank Verification Number commonly called BVN is a biometric identification system implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria to curb or reduce illegal banking transactions in Nigeria. It is a modern security measure in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 1958 to reduce fraud in the banking system.
Nigerians cited Namibia and Canada as instances where the governments have started transferring money directly into citizens bank accounts and every other means employable.
They noted that a good amount of donations were made by wealthy individuals and corporate organizations, adding “we can’t go another 14 days in emptiness.” See reactions Below:
I keep receiving messages from ncdc on how to prevent the virus, if you can send millions of Nigeria that text morning afternoon and night, you can also pay us via bvn, stop wasting money on sms, take care of your citizens, hunger is deadlier than corona #payusviabvn
— Adorable Ann (@maryann_zara) April 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/ibisogeorge/status/1249825793284411392
Going by the daily messages I received from @NCDCgov, I believe 99.9% of my personal information are linked to my BVN registered phone number. It shouldn't be hard also to benefit from these "palliative relief measures" flying around.
RT @Danny_Walterr @OgbeniDipo#payusviaBVN pic.twitter.com/AJWC9BpPZy— Nelson Jovial (@nelsojovial) April 14, 2020
Canadian government is giving it's citizens 1millon covid-18 relieve money. Sinzu money better tell them to #PayUsViaBVN #PayUsViaBVN pic.twitter.com/tnO3LHm7Sq
— Baba 4d Girls (@TzOlawale) April 13, 2020
Namibia government has started transferring money to it's citizens bank accounts & every other means employable..
We have the money, resources and a good amount of donations.. we can't go another 14 days in emptiness !#payusviaBVN #payusviaBVN #payusviaBVN #payusviaBVN
— YH (@Yemihazan) April 13, 2020