Procedures for public servants in Abuja to purchase 50kg bags of rice at N40,000 have been unfolded by the Federal Government.
GWG.ng reports that the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris had recently disclosed that the Federal Government plans to sell 50kg bags of rice to Nigerians at N40,000 each as part of its efforts to ameliorate the difficult living conditions in the country.
The plan to sell the rice to the public servants was disclosed in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, which was signed by the Director of Human Resources of the Ministry, Jaiyesimi Abimbola.
The letter said all interested staff members were to complete a Google form on the OHCSF website and submit it to the director of human resources for endorsement.
It noted that payment for and the distribution of the rice would be coordinated by designated offices while the chairman, Joint Union Council of the ministry, would serve as an observer for transparency reasons in the course of the exercise.
“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.”
