Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has launched the sale of subsidised Federal Government rice in the state

Written by on 11 October 2024

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has launched the sale of subsidised Federal Government rice in the state

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has launched the sale of subsidised Federal Government rice in the state Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has launched the sale of subsidised rice in the state, with plans to extend the program to other food items such as garri and beans across all 20 local government areas. The initiative, aimed at easing food costs for residents, was announced during the official launch of the Federal Government’s subsidised rice program at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun highlighted that this initiative would be implemented at the grassroots level, ensuring a wide and equitable distribution of foodstuffs at heavily subsidised prices. The program targets various groups, including civil servants, private sector workers, artisans, trade unions, NGOs, students, market women, and community associations.

To ensure fairness and transparency, payments will be made via PoS machines, and beneficiaries will undergo physical verification using their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to prevent fraud. The scheme will start in Abeokuta for Ogun Central, followed by Ilaro for Ogun West, and Ijebu-Ode for Ogun East.

Governor Abiodun commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the program, which aims to address food inflation. He also praised the federal government for recognizing Ogun State’s distribution model, which will be used as a template for other states.

The program will sell 50kg bags of rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000, with payment made through ATMs after NIN verification. Governor Abiodun also received praise from the Nigerian Union of Pensioners for his ongoing support of pensioners through the timely release of gratuity funds.


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