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FG Gives Update Of Distribution Of 102,000 Metric Tons Of Grains
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced that the distribution of the 102,000 metric tons of assorted grains, as directed by President Bola Tinubu, will commence shortly. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, provided this update on Tuesday regarding the President’s directive aimed at alleviating food inflation.
In an interview with Punch, Minister Idris confirmed that the assorted grains would be made available within the next two weeks, with distribution beginning immediately thereafter. He emphasized the government’s expectation that the distribution of grains would help reduce the current prices of food items across the country.
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He said, “The essence is that we want it to reach the real target, the masses, and not just anybody. We hope to make them available in the next week or a maximum of two. By that time, we will start the distribution.
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“The thinking is that once these grains are made available and they are not enough, the Federal Government will take another measure.
“We are hoping this (42,000 metric tons grains) will cushion the effect for some time before that one comes up. And if the situation does not appear to improve, the FG will still come up with other measures. The idea is that the government must bring down the cost of food and make it available to Nigerians. That is the directive the President has given.
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“The other 60,000 is from the rice millers’ association. The Federal Government is buying that one from them. But I know that some journalists just added the figures together. But it is important we need to make that distinction.”
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