Federal Gov’t Begins Distribution Of 42,000MT Grains In Northwest

The Federal Government said it has commenced distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains in seven focal points of state capitals across the Northwestern states.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari disclosed this to State House correspondents  on Wednesday at the end of Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.

Kyari who stated that for security reasons, further details on the distribution will not be disclosed, said the ministry is currently working with the Office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and other national security outfits to address the risk involved in vandalisation of food warehouses across the country.

He said, “We are distributing to State capitals in the first instance, as you all are aware the risk involved in the vandalisation of foodstuff, so we are working with the Office of the National Security Adviser and other national security agencies

“Distribution has commenced. However, I will not want to comment on the security aspect of the distribution.

“I can assure you that we have started distributing in the northwestern states, and we are distributing out of seven points,” the minister said.

Recall that the Federal Government announced the commencement of the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains across the country on the 1st of March, 2024.

The distribution of grains is being carried out nationwide as part of the measures taken by the Federal Government to mitigate the impacts of the current economic situation in Nigeria.