The Federal Government has halted the planned sale of subsidised 50kg rice to civil servants at the rate of N40,000.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the federal ministry of special duties and inter-governmental affairs had earlier asked all interested civil servants to complete a Google form on the website of the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, OHSF, and submit it to the director of human resources for endorsement.
In a circular dated August 1, the ministry noted that payment for and the distribution of the rice would be coordinated by designated offices, while the chairman, the Joint Union Council of the ministry, would serve as an observer for transparency reasons in the course of the exercise.
But in a surprise twist, the ministry withdrew the circular without providing reasons.
In a fresh circular dated August 2, 2024, and signed by the ministry’s director of human resources, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, said further details on the intervention program will be communicated in due course.
The circular read: “I am directed to refer to our internal circular in the Ministry [Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs] of August 1, 2024, on the above subject matter and to inform you that the internal circular is hereby withdrawn. Further details will be communicated in due course.
“Please bring the contents of this internal circular to the attention of staff in your respective departments and units for their information and proper guidance.”
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