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FG Distributes Maize, Sorghum, Garri to Lagos Residents

Ojimaojo Abubakar by Ojimaojo Abubakar
June 25, 2024
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed 1,760 metric tonnes of food items to residents of Lagos State to alleviate the impact of high food prices in the country.

The distribution, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), included 15,600 bags of 50 kg maize, 16,000 bags of 50 kg sorghum, and 3,760 bags of 25 kg garri.

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NEMA Director-General Hajia Zubaida Umar, represented by Southwest Zonal Director Mr. Steven Adewale, stated, “In fulfillment of his promise to reduce the impact of the current economic downturn and in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda, Mr. President approved the release of 42,000 metric tonnes of food commodities from the national strategic reserve.”

She added, “The assorted food commodities, including maize, sorghum, and garri, will be distributed to all local government areas in the state. Twenty percent of the food items will be given to religious organizations, while three percent will go to boarding schools in all the local governments.”

Dr. Rasheed Macauley, Head of Veterinary Services, who received the items on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, thanked the Federal Government for the gesture and requested additional supplies due to the large population of Lagos.

A recipient, Mrs. Victory Olaleye, expressed her gratitude, saying, “We appreciate the Federal Government and Lagos State for this kind gesture.”

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Ojimaojo Abubakar

Abubakar Ojimaojo is a graduate of Mass Communication, political and football analyst currently work at elanzanews.ng as Editor. He pride himself as skilled wordsmith with a passion for delving into contemporary political issues on both national and international scale.

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