Public Servants With NIN will Benefit the sells of Rice For 40,000 says Federal Government
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a program where public servants who possess a National Identification Number (NIN) can purchase 50kg bags of rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000. This initiative aims to address the ongoing food crisis by making staple food more affordable for public servants. Here’s what you need to know:
- Eligibility: Only public servants with a valid NIN are eligible for this subsidized purchase. This measure is intended to ensure that the benefits reach intended recipients and to prevent racketeering.
- Process: Interested public servants were initially instructed to complete a registration process via a Google Form on the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) website. However, for the broader sale to Nigerians, including public servants, verification at the point of sale involves the NIN, ensuring one person can buy one bag to prevent hoarding or resale at higher prices.
- Purpose: The program is part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to cushion the effects of rising food costs and to stabilize the market by increasing the supply of affordable rice.
- Distribution: The rice is being sold at designated centers across the country. The process includes generating a code number and a Treasury receipt upon verification with the NIN, which then allows the buyer to collect their bag of rice.
- Suspension and Resumption: There was a brief suspension of this initiative, but it has been resumed with the added requirement of NIN for verification, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness in distribution.
This initiative reflects the government’s attempt to directly intervene in the market to provide relief to its public servants amidst economic challenges, using the NIN as a tool to manage distribution effectively.
