Federal Government to Sell Subsidized Rice to Public Servants to Combat Food Crisis

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The Federal Government has finalized plans to offer 50kg bags of rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000 to public servants, aiming to mitigate the ongoing food crisis affecting the nation.

This initiative was outlined in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, signed by the Director of Human Resources, Jaiyesimi Abimbola. According to the letter, interested staff members are required to complete a Google form available on the OHCSF website and submit it to the Director of Human Resources for endorsement.

The letter specifies that payment and distribution of the rice will be managed by designated offices, with the Chairman of the Joint Union Council of the ministry acting as an observer to ensure transparency.

"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 subsidized rate of N40,000 only per bag to interested public servants in Abuja," the letter states.

It continues, "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."

The Federal Government had recently announced the establishment of centers nationwide where Nigerians could purchase 50kg bags of rice for N40,000. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, emphasized that this initiative is part of the Tinubu administration's broader efforts to improve living conditions for citizens.