Government Starts Selling 50KG Rice For ₦40,000 – How To Purchase

Government Starts Selling 50KG Rice For ₦40,000 – How To Purchase

The federal government has commenced the sale of 50kg bags of rice at a subsidized rate of ₦40,000. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, inaugurated the sale in Abuja on Thursday……CONTINUE READING 

Kyari described the initiative as part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to address food security and prevent hunger among Nigerians. A total of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice are being made available at the subsidized price.

“This timely intervention addresses current challenges and underscores the President’s commitment to ensuring no Nigerian goes hungry,” Kyari stated. He emphasized that the program is designed to be transparent and equitable, with each person allowed to purchase only one bag.

To maintain fairness, buyers will need to present their National Identification Number (NIN) and phone number for verification. This process aims to prevent multiple purchases by the same individual and ensure the effectiveness of the distribution.

Kyari anticipates that the influx of 30,000MT of rice will help reduce prices not only for rice but also for related food items.

**How to Purchase:**

Dr. Haruna Sule, Director of Strategic Grains Reserve, explained that civil servants can access the rice using their Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) numbers. Purchases will be made electronically at the point of sale, with buyers receiving a treasury receipt containing a unique code.

The receipt will indicate the collection point and time, helping to avoid overcrowding. At the collection point, buyers will present their receipt code to receive their rice.

In Abuja, sales will be conducted at five to six designated points across the FCT, and the distribution will continue until all rice is sold.