FG Distributes 44,400 Bags Of Rice To 36 States, FCT

The Federal Government, on Monday, announced that it has dispatched a total of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

This initiative aims to alleviate the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

Idris said each state has received truckloads of rice, each containing 1,200 bags of 25kg rice for onward distribution to the most vulnerable persons and families.

He said the consignment is the first step by the federal government to provide support to all the sub-nationals.

The Minister noted that state governments are expected to distribute the commodity to bring down the current hardship in the country.