In Kogi State, Nigeria, a recent controversy has emerged involving bags of rice donated by the Tinubu government. According to a video shared online by a concerned resident, the donated rice, which was intended to aid those in need, has been repackaged and sold to local residents instead of being distributed for free.
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VIDEO: Bags Of Rice Donated By Tinubu Government Repackaged, Sold To Residents In Kogi pic.twitter.com/t3pl3NMIIn
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The video has prompted calls for an investigation into the handling of the rice donations and accountability for those responsible for the alleged malpractice.
Gistcore had earlier reported that the Federal Government says it has dispatched 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
It said the new move is part of measures to ease the economic burden of Nigerians.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Monday.
Idris said each state has received truckloads of rice, each containing 1,200 bags of 25kg rice for onward distribution to the most vulnerable persons and families.
He said the consignment is the first step by the federal government to provide support to all the sub-nationals.
The Minister noted that state governments are expected to distribute the commodity to bring down the current hardship in the country.