NewsEconomic Hardship: FG Releases 20 Trucks Of Rice To Each State, FCT

Economic Hardship: FG Releases 20 Trucks Of Rice To Each State, FCT

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By Ayodele Oni

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Another round of palliatives to ease hardship from the Federal Government to states is on the way with the release of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 state governments, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The rice palliatives are to be distributed to the most vulnerable persons as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of hunger in the country.

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

According to the Minister, the Federal Executive Council deliberated extensively on the food crisis affecting the country and instructed that each state receive 20 trucks of rice for distribution to vulnerable persons to help alleviate hunger.

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He said, “The Council deliberated extensively on food supply and the shortage of food in the country, so 20 trucks of rice have already been distributed to each state across the country, including the FCT.

“The Federal Government decided on this as a first step to ease the hardship faced by Nigerians, with the food relief intended for the most vulnerable members of society.”


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