The Federal Government of Nigeria has flagged off the distribution of the approved 42,000 metric tonnes of grains to vulnerable Nigerians beginning with Sokoto state.
This is line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive targeted at helping the less privilege access food amid the economic situation.
This flag off ceremony was announced the National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) via its X page on Monday, April, 8, 2024.
NEMA disclosed that relevant agencies are collaborating to ensure a seamless distribution to Nigerians.
It stated,
For the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi, every state should expect their share in the distribution.
He tweeted,