The Federal Government has started selling subsidized rice to civil servants in Sokoto State.
A total of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice will be sold at ₦40,000 per 50kg bag.
The sale began on Thursday at the Cabinet Office in Sokoto, with the Head of Service, Alhaji Sulaiman Fulani, overseeing the process.
Civil servants must present a code number to receive a treasury receipt before collecting their rice.
A government official, Bello Muhammed, stated that each person is limited to one bag to prevent hoarding.
Buyers must verify their National Identification Number and pay with a valid ATM card.
The rice is being distributed from 33 trucks carrying 19,800 bags.
About 65% of the stock is allocated to state civil servants, while the rest is for federal workers and private buyers.
Officials from various government agencies attended the launch.
The initiative aims to support workers as food prices continue to rise.
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