The Federal Government of Nigeria has distributed 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to combat food insecurity
Each of the trucks is carrying about 1,200 25kg bags of rice.
The bags of rice are expected to be distributed to vulnerable Nigerians by the state governments.
This move is a first step towards addressing food inflation in the country.
The Federal Government will continue to support all the state governors and local governments to address the hardship experienced by Nigerians.
