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The Federal Government has rescinded the circular instructing civil servants to register for the purchase of a 50kg bag of rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000.
The withdrawal of the circular was communicated in another circular by the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Aderonke Jaiyesimi.
The internal circular, dated August 2, 2024, informed all directors and heads of departments that the previous circular has been withdrawn, and further details will be provided in due course.
“Please bring the contents of this internal circular to the attention of staff in your respective departments and units for their information and proper guidance.”
Earlier, the ministry had invited all civil servants interested in purchasing the Federal Government’s subsidised rice to register by completing a Google form on the OHCSF website and submit it to the director of human resources for endorsement.
It noted that payment for and the distribution of the rice would be coordinated by designated offices while the Chairman, Joint Union Council of the ministry, would serve as an observer for transparency in the course of the exercise.
The Federal Government has recently announced the establishment of centers across the country where Nigerians can purchase 50kg bags of rice for N40,000.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, stated that this initiative is one of several measures implemented by the Tinubu administration to alleviate the living conditions of citizens.
