FG Announces Suspension Of Registration For N40,000 Rice

The Federal Government has rescinded the directive that instructed civil servants to register for the purchase of a 50kg bag of rice at a subsidized rate of ₦40,000.

This reversal was communicated through a new circular issued by Aderonke Jaiyesimi, the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs.

The internal circular, dated August 2, 2024, was addressed to all directors and department heads.

Jaiyesimi stated, “I am directed to refer to our earlier internal circular in the Ministry (Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs) from late August 2024 regarding the above subject and to inform you that the internal circular is now withdrawn. Further information will be provided in due course.”

“Please bring the contents of this internal circular to the attention of staff in your respective departments and units for their information and proper guidance.”

Earlier, the ministry had invited all civil servants interested in purchasing the Federal Government’s subsidized rice to register by completing a Google form on the OHCSF website and submitting it to the director of human resources for endorsement.

It noted that payment for and the distribution of the rice would be coordinated by designated offices while the Chairman, Joint Union Council of the ministry, would serve as an observer for transparency in the course of the exercise.

The Federal Government had recently said it had created centers across the country where Nigerians could purchase 50kg bags of rice for N40,000.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, said the initiative was one of several initiatives by the Tinubu administration to ease living conditions for citizens.