The Kebbi State Government has applauded the Federal Government for supplying 6,000 bags of subsidised rice to the state for onward sales to people at N40,000 per 50kg bag.
Hon. Zayyanu Aliero, Commissioner for Special Duties, made the commendation while flagging off the sales in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
He said the commendation became imperative in view of the fact that the gesture would go a long way in cushioning the scourge of present economic hardship
The commissioner confirmed that the Kebbi State Government had received 6,000 50kg of rice to be sold out to public at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per bag.
Aliero said of the total number, 5,000 bags would be sold to state civil servants while, 1,000 bags would be sold to federal civil servants resident in the state.
He explained that the Kebbi State Government was ever grateful to the Federal Government for its continues efforts to address the plights of the general public.
The commissioner appealed to the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the item for the good of their families.
