The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has expressed commitment to align with President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s plans to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity by ensuring the availability of essential food items to Nigerians.
Speaking at the flag-off of the rice disbursement program in Lagos state Southwest Nigeria on Thursday, February 22, 2024, Adeniyi emphasised that the distribution of rice would be targeted at areas of customs operations, ensuring direct access to beneficiaries.
Comptroller Adeniyi stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the distribution process, urging Nigerians participating in the exercise to refrain from selling the rice in markets or hoarding it for purposes other than domestic consumption.
The Customs boss said the NCS secured approval from the government to dispose the seized food items to needy Nigerians at discounted prices after satisfying the verification process of presenting the National Identification Number (NIN).
Adeniyi further stated that, “the target groups include artisans, teachers, nurses, religious bodies, and other Nigerians within our operational areas. The intention is to reach out directly to members through these organized structures to ensure the maximum impact of this exercise.”
He however, emphasised that the initiative’s primary objective is to provide essential food items to those in need, in line with the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to enhancing its social welfare responsibility programs.
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