The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has initiated the distribution of seized food items across the country.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, disclosed that the Federal Government mandated the distribution of these seized food items in a bid to alleviate the current hardships faced by Nigerians,
Speaking at the flag-off event in Lagos on Thursday, Adeniyi emphasized that Customs is collaborating with other agencies to ensure the direct distribution of these items to those in need.
He noted that beneficiaries would be required to provide a verifiable National Identification Number (NIN) to access the assistance.
What he said
“Our target include artisans, teachers, religious organisations and other Nigerians within the area of customs operations including the border areas.
“The intention of this distribution is to reach out directly to members of organisations that have structures, to ensure the maximum impact of the exercise.
“The effort of the distribution is to ensure robust security protocol throughout the process as officers will closely monitor the entre supply chain to prevent any misuse or possible diversion of food items.”
He said that the gesture was part of federal government’s efforts at ensuring reduction of food prices in the country.