BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Immediate Release of 102 Metric Tons of Various Food Supplies
In response to the escalating food scarcity in the nation, President Bola Tinubu has instructed the prompt distribution of over 100 metric tons of assorted food supplies.
These provisions will be sourced from both the strategic reserve and the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria, serving as an interim solution to the current crisis.
The announcement was made by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, following a meeting of the special presidential committee on emergency food intervention.
Additionally, the government has proposed to supplement any potential shortages through importation.
Idris emphasized the government’s commitment to penalize food hoarders, highlighting the necessity for urgent measures to ensure food accessibility for all Nigerians.
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