FG Imposes NIN Requirement For Buying 50kg Bag Of Rice Priced At N40,000

FG Imposes NIN Requirement For Buying 50kg Bag Of Rice Priced At N40,000

The Federal Government has announced that only individuals with National Identification Numbers (NIN) will be eligible to purchase subsidized milled rice. The government has started selling 30,000 metric tonnes of rice at a subsidized rate of ₦40,000 per 50kg bag……CONTINUE READING

During the flag-off ceremony on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, stated that the rice will be sold on a “one person, one bag” basis. Kyari emphasized that this initiative is part of the government’s effort to alleviate the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria.

Kyari praised the initiative as a timely measure to address the high cost of food. He also highlighted other government efforts, including the release of 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food commodities to vulnerable populations.

To ensure transparency and fair distribution, a multi-disciplinary government task force will oversee the process. Buyers will be verified through their NIN and phone numbers to prevent multiple purchases by a single individual.

Kyari urged citizens to cooperate with the relevant agencies to ensure the success of this initiative. He anticipates that the influx of 30,000 metric tonnes of rice will help reduce the price of rice and other food substitutes.

Haruna Sule, Director of Strategic Grains Reserve at the Ministry of Agriculture, explained the purchasing process. Civil servants can use their Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) details to access the rice. To qualify, individuals must provide their NIN, phone number, or IPPIS registration at designated points of sale.

Upon verification, buyers will receive a code number and a Treasury receipt, which they can use to collect their rice at specified collection centers. The receipt will include details on the time and location of collection to avoid congestion.

In July, the Minister of Information, Idris Mohammed, announced plans for the sale of subsidized rice. The Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs had instructed civil servants to register for the rice, but the plan was later suspended without explanation.