The federal government has announced a subsidized rice sale for public civil servants, with 50kg bags available for N40,000 each. According to Jaiyesimi Abimbola, Director of Human Resources at the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, only public civil servants are eligible for this offer.
This initiative aims to alleviate the nation's food crisis and its effects on Nigerians. The Ministry's letter, signed by Abimbola, outlined the process for interested staff members to purchase the subsidized rice. As stated in the letter:
"As part of the 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 at a subsidised rate of 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.ohcsf.gov.ng/), print, and submit same to the Director, HR, for endorsement.
"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."