FG directs workers to register for N40,000 bag of rice

The Federal Government has directed all public servants to register for the purchase of the 50kg bag of rice at N40,000.

The directive was contained in a letter issued by the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, on Monday, August 5, 2024.

The government, in the letter signed by the Director of Human Resources of the ministry, Jaiyesimi Abimbola, directed all interested workers to complete a Google form on the Office of the Head of Civil Services of the Federation (OHCSF) website and submit it to the director of human resources for endorsement.

The federal government recently announced the creation of centres across the country where Nigerians could purchase a 50kg bag of rice at N40,000.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, who disclosed this, said the initiative was one of several initiatives by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ease living conditions for Nigerians.

However, Abimbola noted that designated offices would coordinate the payment for and the distribution of the rice while the chairman of the Joint Union Council of the ministry, would serve as an observer for transparency reasons during the exercise.

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He stated: “As part of the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate the current food crisis in the country and its effects on the general population, I am directed to inform you that 50kg bags of rice will be sold at a subsidised rate of N40,000 only per bag to interested public servants in Abuja.

“For effective implementation, all interested staff are required to complete a Google form on the OHCSF website, https://www.ohcsf.gov.ng, print, and submit same to the Director, HR, for endorsement.

“Payment for and distribution of the rice will be coordinated by designated officials while the chairman, Joint Union Council of the Ministry is required to serve as an observer during the period of the exercise for the purpose of transparency.

“I am to add that each staff is only entitled to purchase one bag. Two or more staff may also jointly pay for a bag for sharing among themselves.

“Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of staff in your respective Departments/Units for information and guidance.”

The Star