Niger State Government has set up 11-man committee for each of the 25 local government areas of the State for the statewide sales of assorted grains at 50 per cent discount.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy Hajiya Binta Mamman announced this while briefing journalists at the Government House, Minna.

The 11- Man committee comprises the Member State Assembly, Commissioner, Special Adviser, Council Chairman, Permanent Secretary, representatives of traditional rulers, organised labour, religious leader, leader of Councilors, and Security Agencies.

Some of the terms of reference of the Committee are to determine the point of sales, the quantity to be sold per household, and the date for the sales among other modalities.

The Committee is also to coordinate the sale to ensure a smooth and peaceful process across the State.

The Commissioner said the terms of reference would be carried out in consideration of the peculiarities of each of the local government areas.

She said all Committee members are directed to move to their respective local government areas to for necessary action.

The Commissioner also called on all residents of the state to remain calm while waiting for the announcement of the points of sale.

Recall that the farmer Governor in a town hall meeting with Stakeholders in the State announced the release of 1,000 trucks of assorted grains for sales at 50 per cent discount to residents of the State to cushion the soaring price of food items and economic hardship.

The trucks are being dispatched to their respective destinations.

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
19/06/2024