The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has postponed indefinitely the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of 42,000 metric tons of grains approved by Bola Tinubu about one month ago.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari had promised Nigerians that he will commence distribution of 42,000 metric tons of grains in the week ending on Saturday, March 9.
The official flag-off of the national grain distribution exercise was earlier scheduled to take place in Niger State, north-central Nigeria.
Kyari had also unveiled a strategy to introduce 58,500 metric tons of milled rice from large-scale rice millers into the market to help stabilize prices.
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Expressing empathy for those impacted by the nation’s challenges, the Minister affirmed the government’s steadfast dedication to enhancing the livelihoods and welfare of all Nigerians.
