From Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
Sokoto state government has purchased 186,000 bags of rice at the cost of over N14 billion and would sell same to the people of the state at a 55 per cent subsidized rate.
Speaking during the flagoff of the sales Wednesday in Kware Local Government of the state, Governor Ahmed Aliyu hinted that it was in continuation of his administration’s numerous efforts at cushioning the effect of the hash economy faced by most Nigerians.
According to him, the 186,000 bags of rice were purchased at the total cost of N14, 448,000,000.00 for the commencement of ths programme.
“”The commodity would be sold out to the general public at a discounted rate of 55% of the purchase cost, thus 50kg bag rice would be sold at the cost of N38,700.00 while 25kg and 10kg are to be sold at the cost of N19,350 and N7,740 respectively”.
He urged the committee in charge of the sales to also sell to those interested in buying measures at same subsidized rate across the 244 council wards of the state.
The governor who said adequate security arrangements had been made for the smooth process, also appealed to the people of the state to join hands with him in making the state better for all, adding that criticism should be constrictive.
He assured that at the end of his first tenure, most people will come to Sokoto to cherish the extent of the developmental efforts of his administration.
Addressing the gathering, the chairman of the subsidized sales committee, Chiso Abdullahi Datijo, disclosed that, the proceed from the sales will be utilized as a revolving fund to procure other essential commodities.
On his part, Kware local government Coordinator of the subsidized rice sales, Professor Malami Maishanu, said the government is using the gesture to promote food security.
“”As coordinators of the local government on this noble assignment, we are committed to diligently ensure equitable sales for all irrespective of whatever affiliation””. Prof Maishanu assured.
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