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FG Cancels Plan to Sell Subsidized Rice to Civil Servants
The federal government has recently canceled its plan to sell 50kg bags of rice to civil servants at a subsidized price of N40,000 each.
This decision was communicated through an official notice issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, specifically from the Human Resources Management Department.
The notice, titled ‘Withdrawal of Internal Circular on Sale of Subsidized Rice to Public Servants,’ was sent to various Directors and Heads of Departments.
It states: “I am directed to refer to our internal circular from the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs dated August 1, 2024, regarding the sale of subsidized rice. Please be advised that the aforementioned circular is now officially withdrawn.
Additional information will be provided in the near future. Kindly ensure that this information is communicated to staff within your respective Departments and Units for their awareness and appropriate action.”
The withdrawal comes without a specified reason, although previous announcements had indicated that numerous civil servants had already registered for the subsidized rice.
The initial plan was introduced by the Minister of Information, Idris Mohammed, who had stated that this initiative was part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the impacts of the ongoing food crisis by providing affordable rice to civil servants in Abuja.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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