The Federal Government and the state governments have been charged by the anti-corruption organisations under the aegis of Upright for Nigeria, Stand Against Corruption campaign to publish the details of all beneficiaries of its palliatives.
The group called for transparency in the distribution of the Coronavirus palliatives.
The coalition which includes ActionAid Nigeria, Centre for Democracy and Development and the Centre for Communication and Social Impact made the call in a statement signed by Ene Obi, Country Director of ActionAid. 
They called for the inclusion of Nigerians who are members of the civil society in the Federal and State Government Task Force Committees on the implementation of the emergency palliative programs across the country.
Obi lauded the government over its action towards the fight against the virus, he called for more action on the cash transfer to Nigerians.
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for increasing the number of beneficiaries on the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) register from 2.5 million to 3.5 million.
The coalition, however, noted that their no transparency between the governments and Nigerians on the Social Investment Programme (SIP) including the CCT and the COVID-19 emergency relief fund.
The group noted that the lack of transparency in the actions of governments might lead to corruption.
Obi said: “The CCT is an ongoing government initiative to take care of the poorest of the poor in the country. We must therefore not confuse the CCT with the COVID-19 palliative funds. The government must ensure that the two are separated and Nigerians know exactly what they are benefiting from.”
“Since February 27, 2020, when the first COVID-19 case came into Nigeria, there have been several donations from governments and corporate bodies towards combating the pandemic and alleviating the sufferings which would be occasioned by a nationwide lockdown.”
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