As Nigerians grapple with severe hunger, the Federal
Government has announced the necessary documents needed to access the
subsidized price of N40,000 for a 50kg bag of milled rice.
To obtain the rice, citizens must present several documents,
including their National Identification Number (NIN), an ID card, and an ATM
card for registration and payment. After completing these steps, beneficiaries
will need to clear a separate verification process by government officials
before receiving their rice.
In Abuja, individuals should go to the Nigeria Agricultural
Insurance Corporation (NAIC) with the required documents.
Once documentation and payment are complete, they will
proceed to the Central Business Area beside the First Bank Branch by NNPC
Towers to collect their 50kg bag of milled rice.
Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food
Security, addressed the potential challenges of distributing such a critical
staple during this difficult period. He stated, “The Federal Government is
aware of the potential challenges associated with the sales of an important
staple such as rice, and has deployed a multi-disciplinary machinery of
government to ensure the transparency, wider reach, and success of this
exercise.”
Kyari emphasized measures to prevent fraud, including
limiting distribution to one bag of rice per person and verifying beneficiaries
through identification methods like the NIN and phone numbers.
He expressed optimism that the injection of 30,000 metric
tons (1,000 trucks of 30 metric tons each) of rice into Nigeria’s food supply
will significantly reduce rice prices and benefit other closely related food
items.
The rice will be distributed to states across the country to
ensure equal access, but beneficiaries must have the required documents before
making a purchase.
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Chaiii . T PAIN has degraded Nigerians to beggars in disguise.
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