Yemi Obafemi
The Federal Government has suspended application of the sale of subsidised rice to civil servants.
FG had earlier said it will established centres across states, where Nigerians can purchase 50kg bag of rice for N40,000
However, the ministry Director of Human Resources, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, in a fresh circular made available to journalists yesterday in Abuja disclosed that the internal circular directing civil servants to register for the subsidized rice is withdrawn.
The circular, dated August 2, 2024, Jaiyesimi said : “I am directed to refer to our internal circular in the Ministry (Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs) of late August 2024 on the above subject matter and to inform you that the internal circular is hereby withdrawn. Further details will be communicated 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.”
