Nigerian Government Launches Subsidised Rice Programme to Tackle Food Crisis

The Nigerian government has introduced a subsidised rice programme to address the nation's escalating food crisis. With 50kg bags of rice sold at a fixed price of N40,000, this initiative is designed to reduce food prices and limit racketeering. Led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, the programme is a response to rising food costs driven by global factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and climate change. Haruna Sule Abutu, Director of the Ministry's Food and Strategic Reserve, provided details on eligibility requirements, including the need for a valid National Identification Number (NIN) to participate. In this live discussion, Public Affairs Analyst Jide Benson joins us to examine the programme's effectiveness and its potential impact on tackling food inflation in Nigeria. Watch the full discussion to learn more about the challenges and solutions ahead.


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