The Federal Government has announced plans to sell 50kg bags of rice at ₦40,000 to help alleviate the food crisis in Nigeria. This initiative is one of several measures by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ease living conditions for citizens.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, revealed that centres have been created nationwide where Nigerians can purchase the subsidized rice.
A statement from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, signed by Director of Human Resources Jaiyesimi Abimbola, detailed the process for public servants to obtain the rice.
Interested public servants in Abuja are required to complete a Google form on the OHCSF website, print it out, and submit it to their director of human resources for endorsement.
Payment and distribution will be managed by designated officials, with the chairman of the Joint Union Council of the ministry serving as an observer to ensure transparency.
The statement further specified that each staff member is entitled to purchase only one bag of rice. However, two or more staff members may jointly purchase a bag to share among themselves.
This effort is part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to mitigate the impacts of the ongoing food crisis on the general population.