AHEAD OF EID EL-KABIR SALLAH: GOV. BUNI DIRECTS IMMEDIATE SALES OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S RENEWED HOPE SUBSIDIZED RICE TO CIVIL SERVANTS
RENEWED HOPE: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED RICE
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON Directs Immediate Sales to Yobe Civil Servants
6,000 Civil Servants to Benefit in the First Phase
In a significant move to alleviate the burden of rising food prices, the Federal Government, under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, in collaboration with the Yobe State Government, is set to commence the sale of subsidized rice across the state.
Following the delivery of 6,000 bags of 50kg rice to Yobe State, His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON directed the immediate commencement of the sales process in line with Federal Government inclusion criteria.
A high-level stakeholders’ meeting, chaired by the Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Mai Mala Buni, Brig Gen Dahiru Abdulsalam (PhD, Rtd), alongside the Office of the Yobe State Head of Service (HOS), was convened to finalize the distribution arrangements.
The meeting brought together key representatives from national and state agencies to ensure transparency and proper execution of the distribution and sales.
Participating MDAs in the Distribution Process
1. Office of the Security Adviser to HE
2. Office of the Yobe State HOS
3. Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)
4. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
5. Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)
6. Federal Ministry of Agriculture
7. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
8. State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
9. The Nigerian Police Force
10. The NSCDC Agro-Rangers
Distribution and Screening Process
Distribution details and the allocation formula will be communicated through respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) via the Office of the Head of Service, Yobe State, in collaboration with civil service unions.
The committee has agreed that distribution will commence with civil servants after clearance from the HOS. Beneficiaries will undergo a strict screening and verification process at the SEMA office, supported by security agencies and MDAs mentioned above to ensure transparency and accountability.
Each beneficiary must provide a valid office ID card and National Identification Number (NIN). Verified civil servants will be eligible to purchase one 50kg bag of rice at a highly subsidized rate of ₦40,000.
Commitment to Food Security & Economic Relief
This intervention aligns with Governor Buni’s Early Recovery and Post-Conflict Agenda, ensuring fair access to essential commodities. In total, 6,000 bags of subsidized rice will be distributed, with:
– 70% (4,200 bags) allocated to State Civil Servants and the Organized Private Sector,
– 30% (1,800 bags) allocated to Federal MDAs and Parastatals operating within Yobe State.
The Renewed Hope Subsidized Rice Sales will significantly contribute to food security and economic relief for Yobe’s workforce, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring affordability and accessibility of essential food items.