The Federal Government on Tuesday revealed how Nigerians can get a 50kg bag of rice at ₦40,000 in a bid to alleviate the food crisis in the country.
New Telegraph had last week reported that the Federal Government announced its plan to sell a bag of rice for N40,000.
This was as it’s said it has created centres across the country where Nigerians could purchase the 50kg bags of rice.
Speaking on the development, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris said the initiative was one of several initiatives by the President Bola Tinubu administration to ease living conditions for citizens.
On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, which was signed by the Director of Human Resources of the Ministry, Jaiyesimi Abimbola, disclosed that all interested public servants were to complete a Google form on the OHCSF website and submit it to the director of human resources for endorsement.
It noted that designated offices would coordinate payment and the distribution of the rice while the chairman, Joint Union Council of the ministry, would serve as an observer for transparency reasons during the exercise.
The statement read, “As part of the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate the current food crisis in the country and its effects on the general population, I am directed to inform you that 50kg bags of rice will be sold at a subsidised rate of N40,000 only per bag to interested public servants in Abuja.
“For effective implementation, all interested staff are required to complete a Google form on the OHCSF website, https://www.ohcsf.gov.ng, print, and submit same to the Director, HR, for endorsement.
“Payment for and distribution of the rice will be coordinated by designated officials while the chairman, Joint Union Council of the Ministry is required to serve as an observer during the period of the exercise for the purpose of transparency.
“I am to add that each staff is only entitled to purchase one bag. Two or more staff may also jointly pay for a bag for sharing among themselves.
“Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of staff in your respective Departments/Units for information and guidance.”
