The Authorities of Sokoto state has launched the sale of sponsored rice at N48,000 per 50kg bag for residents, geared toward making meals obtainable.
Sokoto Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, disclosed this on Sunday in a press release, stressing that the initiative is a part of the federal government’s partnership with donors and stakeholders.
The event was introduced following the state authorities’s official launch of the distribution of important aid gadgets to the poor and weak throughout Sokoto State.
The challenge is geared toward reinforcing its dedication to social welfare and inclusive governance.
Initiative geared toward assuaging starvation
- The governor acknowledged that the federal government’s provision of foodstuff, {financial} help, and bikes to these in want materialized because of the generosity of esteemed donors.
“As well as, we have now launched the sale of sponsored rice at N48,000 per 50kg bag to make meals extra reasonably priced for our individuals.
“This initiative, undertaken through the sacred month of Ramadan, displays our dedication to assuaging hardship and fostering a extra compassionate and resilient society.
“I lengthen my heartfelt gratitude to all donors and stakeholders who’ve partnered with us on this noble trigger,” he acknowledged.
- The governor assured related stakeholders that collectively, the state will proceed to uplift probably the most deprived members of the group.
Backstory
- The event comes days after the Sokoto State authorities had in February 2025, rolled out a N1 billion sponsored foodstuff initiative to offer reasonably priced commodities for civil servants and low-income earners throughout six native authorities areas.
- Commissioner for Native Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi-Adare disclosed this throughout a coaching session for store facilitators on Monday, as reported by the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
- He acknowledged that the initiative goals to ease the {financial} burden of buying important meals gadgets and enhance staff’ welfare.
“The Sokoto State Authorities has launched a N1 billion subsidised foodstuff initiative geared toward offering reasonably priced commodities to civil servants and low-income earners in six native authorities areas throughout the state.
“Talking at a coaching session for store facilitators on Monday, the Commissioner for Native Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi-Adare, emphasised that the programme was designed to enhance the welfare of staff,” the NAN report learn partly.
Offering extra insights on the initiative, the Chairman of the implementation committee, Alhaji Chiso Dattijo, defined that the pilot part primarily targets state and native authorities staff, together with main faculty lecturers, to ease the burden of rising meals prices.
The six native governments chosen for the preliminary rollout are Dange Shuni, Wamakko, Bodinga, Kware, Sokoto North, and Sokoto South, with plans to broaden the initiative sooner or later.
Beneath the scheme, eligible staff can buy meals gadgets price as much as 30% of their month-to-month wage, with a spending cap of N15,000 per employee.
