Federal Govt Unveils New Requirements For Buying its 50kg Bag of Rice At N40,000

Date: 12-10-2024 8:58 am (4 weeks ago) | Author: kacy lee
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As Nigerians face significant hunger, the Federal Government has released the required documents to access the subsidized price of N40,000 for a 50kg bag of milled rice.

To obtain the rice, citizens must present several documents, including their National Identification Number (NIN), an ID card, and an ATM card for registration and payment.

After completing these steps, beneficiaries will need to clear a separate verification process by government officials before receiving their rice.
In Abuja, individuals should go to the Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) with the required documents.

Once documentation and payment are complete, they will proceed to the Central Business Area beside the First Bank Branch by NNPC Towers to collect their 50kg bag of milled rice.

Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, addressed the potential challenges of distributing such a critical staple during this difficult period.

He stated, “The Federal Government is aware of the potential challenges associated with the sales of an important staple such as rice, and has deployed a multi-disciplinary machinery of government to ensure the transparency, wider reach, and success of this exercise.”

Kyari emphasized measures to prevent fraud, including limiting distribution to one bag of rice per person and verifying beneficiaries through identification methods like the NIN and phone numbers.

He expressed optimism that the injection of 30,000 metric tons (1,000 trucks of 30 metric tons each) of rice into Nigeria’s food supply will significantly reduce rice prices and benefit other closely related food items.

The rice will be distributed to states across the country to ensure equal access, but beneficiaries must have the required documents before making a purchase.


Posted: at 12-10-2024 08:58 AM (4 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- KDoinspire at 12-10-2024 09:10 AM (4 weeks ago)
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Thunder go fire all of una
Posted: at 12-10-2024 09:10 AM (4 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 12-10-2024 11:26 AM (4 weeks ago)
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nigerians ae greed, why buying 50kg? what for!! even a family of 12 doesn't need it for one month  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 12-10-2024 11:26 AM (4 weeks ago) | Grande Master
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