As part of government's efforts in promoting livelihood and cushioning the economic challenges in the state, Ogun State Government has commenced the sale of subsidised federal government rice in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun East Senatorial District.
Recall that Governor Dapo Abiodun, flagged-off the sale of FG rice at subsidised rates to all residents across the three Senatorial District of the state, at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Representative of Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Hamzat Abdulwasiu, in an interview with journalists at the venue said the sale of the Federal Government Subsidised rice, said it has commenced fully in Ijebu-Ode Local Government for all residents in Ogun East senatorial district, pointing out that, the purchase of a 50kg bag of rice has laid down procedures, in order to promote efficiency, accountability and transparency.
"Residents who have interest in the purchase of the subsidised rice will have to be physically present for capturing with their NIN and a loaded ATM card with the sum of N40,000. Individuals will get their rice within 48 to 72 hours of adhering to the process.
“We do not collect transfer or cash from anybody. To ensure convenient distributions, we encourage group collection, but individuals must carry out their registration separately. The capturing process and distribution of rice have been hitch-free since we commenced", he said.
Speaking, Representative of Ogun State Government at the venue, Dr. Olusoji Adekoya also agreed with the fact that, the capturing had been going on smoothly and peaceful in Ijebu-Ode.
According to him "People are turning out enmass to purchase the subsidised rice, the initiative has really helped a lot of household in cushioning the effect of hardship, and the exercise is just for 3 weeks".
Responding, one of beneficiaries, Mr. Bode Ayanbugajo, appreciated the FG for the initiative, saying, the capturing was hitch free, simple and without hassle. The subsidised rice would go a long way in cushioning the effect of hardship. He called on government at all levels to continue to roll out more initiatives that would ameliorate the socio-economic challenge for the people.
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