The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces plans to distribute seized food items nationwide to address the ongoing food crisis, as revealed by National Public Relations Officer, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Maiwada emphasized that the food items would undergo certification for human consumption before distribution, stating,
“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 assured transparency, fairness, and public safety in the disposal process, affirming its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda.
“This commitment is deeply rooted in the NCS’s core mandate of serving the best interests of the Nigerian people, thereby fostering economic stability and prosperity,” the statement read.
The NCS has also launched a “strategic anti-smuggling operation and public engagement in its commitment to preventing the unlawful exportation of vital food resources for individual economic gains”.
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