BREAKING: 36 states, FCT get 20 trucks of rice to cushion food crisis

BREAKING: 36 states, FCT get 20 trucks of rice to cushion food crisis

The Federal Government has said it has completed the distribution of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 state governments as well as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for distribution to the most vulnerable persons as part of efforts to cushion the impact of hunger in the country.

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday, after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

According to the Minister, FEC deliberated extensively on the food crisis rocking the country and has instructed that each state get 20 trucks of rice for distribution to vulnerable persons to help them cushion the effect of hunger in the land.

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He said, “Council deliberated extensively on food supply and shortage of food in the country, so 20 trucks of rice has already been distributed to each state across the country, including the FCT.

“The Federal Government decided on this as a first step to cushion the hardship faced by Nigerians, but the food relief would go to the most vulnerable members of the society.”

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BREAKING: 36 states, FCT get 20 trucks of rice to cushion food crisis

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