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ONLY NIGERIANS WITH NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS WILL BENEFIT FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUBSIZED RICE

The Federal Government has introduced a policy to ensure transparency and prevent racketeering in the distribution of subsidized rice. 

The honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari disclosed this on his X handle on Friday. 

Federal Government earlier announced plans to make rice available for citizens at subsidized rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag to cushion hardship in Nigeria following high cost of food commodity occasioned by inflation since government policies on subsidy removal and floating of Naira. 

The Minister said NIN is a yardstick for obtaining the commodity and that only person is entitled to 1 bag. In his words, 
" Only those with duly registered National Identification Numbers (NIN) will be allowed to purchase the rice, which is part of a broader effort to address the prevailing food crises in the country. The rice will be sold at a flat rate of ₦40,000 per 50kg bag, and it is a crucial intervention aimed at mitigating the effects of high food prices".

" This initiative is one of the many measures taken by the administration to cushion the impact of rising food costs, which have been exacerbated by factors such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and climate change. While these challenges are global, the Federal Government remains committed to ensuring food security for all Nigerians" he added.

The Minister further noted " To maintain fairness and prevent abuse of the system, the sale will be strictly on a “one person, one bag” basis. Verification of beneficiaries will be carried out using the NIN and other relevant identification methods to prevent multiple purchases by fraudulent individuals".

He seized the opportunity to call on citizens to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the success of the initiative and to uphold the fundamental right to food for all Nigerians. 

With the injection of 30,000 metric tonnes of rice into the market, Senator Kyari believes not only reduction in the price of rice but also stability in the prices of other food commodities.

He called on Nigerians to remain patient and steadfast, noting that the administration’s efforts to enhance food security will soon begin to yield positive results.

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