Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to the Nigerian populace at a subsidized price of N40,000 per 50-kilogram bag. The initiative, launched on Thursday in Abuja, is part of a broader food intervention program aimed at easing the burden of rising food costs on citizens.
Abubakar Kyari, who presided over the inauguration ceremony, praised the initiative’s timeliness in addressing the current challenges faced by many Nigerians.
“This food intervention can be said to be timely, considering the times and challenges we are in as citizens of this great nation,” Kyari stated.
He further expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for spearheading the initiative, saying, “This kind gesture was made possible at the expense and directives of President Bola Tinubu, who does not want Nigerian citizens to go to bed hungry; and in his wisdom deemed it important to initiate this food intervention.”
The distribution, which marks a significant step towards providing food relief across the country, comes at a time of heightened food insecurity and economic strain. The government’s effort to make essential commodities more affordable is expected to provide some relief to millions of families.
The exact locations for nationwide sales have not yet been announced, but it is expected that further details regarding distribution points will be provided in the coming days to ensure equitable access to the subsidized rice.
The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the food crisis and supporting the welfare of Nigerian citizens during challenging economic times.
