The Federal Government has begins the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to the Nigerian populace at a subsidized price of N40,000 for each 50-kilogram bag.
On Thursday in Abuja, Abubakar Kyari officially launched the distribution of subsidized milled rice.
He said, “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 Tinubu, who does not want Nigerians citizens to go to bed hungry; and in his wisdom deemed, it important to initiate this food intervention. Full Details”
