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Nigerian Government Halts Sale of N40,000 50kg Bags Of Rice To Public Servants

The federal government has withdrawn the sale of subsidised 50 kilogramme bags of rice for N40,000 to public servants.

No reason was given for the sudden change of action.

The sale of the subsidised rice was announced on August 1 2024 through the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs Human Resources Management Department.

The announcement was aimed at cautioning the effect of the national protests which commenced August 1 2024.

No reasons was however given for the stoppage of the sale of the N40000 for 50 kilogramme bag of rice

A obtained by THISDAY, was titled: “RE: SALE OF SUBSIDISED RICE TO PUBLIC SERVANTS.

“As port of 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 et © subsidised rote of Thousands Naira (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.ohesf.gov.ng. print and submit some to Director HR for endorsement payment 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 further 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 memo signed by Mrs. Jaiyesim Abimbola Aderonke (Mrs.) Director, Human Resource Management, stated.

However, in another memo, dated August 2 2024, government stated: “I am directed to refer to our internal circular in the Ministry (Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs) of lst August. 2024 on the above subject matter and to inform you that the Internal Circular is hereby withdrawn.

“Further details will be communicated in due course. Please, bring the contents of this internal circular to the attention of staff in your respective Departments and Unite for their information and proper guidance,” Jaiyesim announced.

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