The Federal Government has finalized plans to sell 50kg bags of rice to public servants at N40,000 each in an effort to alleviate the nation’s food crisis and its impact on Nigerians.
This initiative was announced in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, signed by the Director of Human Resources, Jaiyesimi Abimbola.
According to the letter, interested staff members are required to complete a Google form available on the OHCSF website and submit it to the director of human resources for approval.
The letter also stated that the payment and distribution of the rice will be managed by designated offices, with the chairman of the Joint Union Council of the ministry acting as an observer to ensure transparency throughout the process.
“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.
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“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.”
The Federal Government recently announced the establishment of centers nationwide where Nigerians can buy 50kg bags of rice for N40,000.
According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, this initiative is part of several measures by the Tinubu administration to improve living conditions for citizens.
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