To lessen the current suffering in the country, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stated that it is willing to give food products that have been seized to Nigerians.
The distribution, it stated, will take place after confirming that each food items is safe for human consumption.
Remember how hundreds of young Nigerians protested the country’s current hardships and the high cost of food by taking to the streets in some areas?
Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, revealed plans on Tuesday for the agency to donate confiscated food goods to Nigerians in response to the serious problems of food security and the skyrocketing prices of basic food items in the country.
In a statement released on Tuesday, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, the service’s national public relations representative, stated that the Comptroller General is reiterating his commitment to furthering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s food security agenda with this action.
He claims that the dedication is firmly ingrained in the Service’s primary mission to serve the Nigerian people’s best interests, consequently promoting stability and prosperity in the country’s economy.
According to him, the pressing necessity justifies taking preventative action to protect Nigeria’s food supply and lessen the negative impacts of scarcity on its people.
“Furthermore, to alleviate the hardships faced by Nigerians and improve access to essential food items, the Nigeria Customs Service will facilitate the direct disposal of food items forfeited to the Federal Government. These items will be certified fit for consumption by relevant agencies and made available to ordinary Nigerians nationwide through equitable distribution in our Areas of Operations.
“The modalities for the disposal will be communicated through NCS formations nationwide, with a firm commitment to transparency, fairness, and public safety. It is our pledge that this exercise will be managed diligently to ensure that the benefits reach those most in need.
“The NCS remains resolute in its dedication to safeguarding the nation’s food security and advancing the economic well-being of all Nigerians. With the unwavering support and cooperation of the public, we will surmount these challenges and pave the way for a more prosperous future for our beloved nation” he added.