The federal government has launched the sale of rice to Nigerians at the subsidized rate of ₦40,000 per 50kg.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, officially launched the sale and distribution of the subsidized rice in Abuja on Thursday.
According to him, the development is timely and is part of the efforts of President Bola Tinubu to ensure Nigerians do not go to bed hungry.
The government made available 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to be sold at a subsidized rate to Nigerians.
According to the Minister, “This food intervention can be said to be timely considering the times and challenges we are in as citizens of this great nation.
“It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this historical, all-important and long-awaited inauguration of the sales of 30,000MT of Federal Government milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50 kilogramme.
“This kind gesture was made possible at the expense and directives of President Bola…