President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has commenced the sale of 50kg rice for ₦40,000 to ameliorate the current socioeconomic challenges in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
Governor Dapo Abiodun flagged off the sale at a ceremony held at the Arcade ground in Abeokuota on Friday, October 11. Abiodun disclosed that his administration will soon start the sale of other subsidised foodstuffs across the 20 local government areas.
As reported by The Punch, Abiodun said food items like garri, rice, and beans would be sold at largely subsidised prices.
“We will soon be implementing our own version of this scheme from each local government, meaning we will implement this across the twenty local government areas of the state to deepen the reach into our grassroots.
“We will be selling food items like garri, rice, and beans at heavily subsidised prices.”
The governor said that the distribution would cover individuals in all groups including civil servants, artisans, students, and traditional and religious organizations, among others....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
He assured the people that there was a well-structured template that would ensure a wide and equitable spread of the commodity.
Meanwhile, NigeriaMedia reported that the Federal Government announced the required documents to access subsidized 50kg bags of rice for N40,000, aiming to alleviate the food crisis.
Citizens must present their National Identification Number (NIN), an ID card, and an ATM card for registration and payment, followed by a verification process.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, emphasized measures to prevent fraud and ensure transparency in the distribution process.
