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| President Bola Tinubu |
The Federal Government has decided to offer a 50kg bag of rice to public servants for N40,000 in order to alleviate the country's food crisis and its consequences on Nigerians.
This was revealed in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued by the Ministry's Director of Human Resources, Jaiyesimi Abimbola.
The message instructed all interested staff members to fill out a Google form on the OHCSF website and submit it to the director of human resources for approval.
It stated that payment for and distribution of the rice would be coordinated by designated offices, with the chairman of the ministry's Joint Union Council serving as an observer for transparency purposes throughout the exercise.
"As part of the Federal Government's efforts to ease the country's present food crisis and its repercussions on the general population, I am writing to notify you that 50kg bags of rice would be sold at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per bag to interested public officials in Abuja.
"To ensure effective implementation, all interested workers must complete a Google form on the OHCSF website, https://www.ohcsf.gov.ng, print it, and submit it to the Director, HR, for approval.
"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 that it had established locations across the country where Nigerians may buy 50kg sacks of rice for N40,000.
Muhammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, stated that the project was one of several efforts launched by the Tinubu administration to improve citizens' living standards.