CUSTOMS TO BEGIN DISTRIBUTION OF SEIZED FOOD ITEMS
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CUSTOMS TO BEGIN DISTRIBUTION OF SEIZED FOOD ITEMS
The Nigeria Customs Service said it has concluded plans to commence the direct disposal of seized food items to Nigerians.
The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday.
Maiwada said that the move was in response to the critical challenges of food security and the soaring cost of essential food items in the country.
He added that the items must be certified fit for consumption before they could be distributed to Nigerians.
Recall that hundreds of Nigerians in some states recently demonstrated against the soaring cost of living in the country. Nigeria is suffering an economic crisis and soaring prices have left many people struggling to afford food.
Maiwada said, “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 would be certified fit for consumption by relevant agencies and made available to ordinary Nigerians nationwide through equitable distribution in our areas of operations.”
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