Seized Food Items To Be Distributed By Nigeria Customs Starting Today

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of the distribution of confiscated food items starting today, as revealed by NCS Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, in a statement issued to journalists in Lagos………CONTINUE READING

Customs officials will not participate in the distribution process, and Adeniyi emphasized that the rice will be packaged in 25kg bags and sold at a price of N10,000. The target beneficiaries include artisans, teachers, nurses, religious bodies, and other Nigerians within the operational areas of the customs service.

The objective is to establish direct communication with members of these groups to ensure the effectiveness of the initiative. Adeniyi warned against the resale of the food items, emphasizing the NCS’s commitment to transparency and accountability throughout the entire process.

He stated, “It is imperative that beneficiaries of this exercise understand that the items are not to be resold. We take a strong stance against any form of profiteering or exploitation of this initiative. We urge Nigerians to report any incidents of misuse or unauthorized resale of the seized food items. We will not hesitate to take decisive action against any individuals or entities found to be in violation of the terms of this program.”

Adeniyi highlighted the NCS’s dedication to protecting society by ensuring the availability of essential food items. He expressed concern about the massive movement of items, such as over 20,000 bags of assorted grains, 2,500 cartons, and 963 bags of dried fish, to neighboring countries, noting that this trend is unsustainable and poses a threat to food security.

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