The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced on Sunday that
sale of subsidized Federal Government rice to the general public will begin today, Monday, 16th September, 2024.
Recall that sale of the subsidized rice to civil servants had earlier commenced and sold at N40,000 per 50kg bag.
According to the ministry, the move is part of efforts to crash the soaring price of the popular food, which has gone up to N90,000 per 50kg bag in some parts of the country.
However, this initiative has not been felt by Nigerians as the staple still sells for between N70,000 to N80,000.
Non-civil servants are eagerly awaiting the sale of the 50kg bag of rice at N40,000.