The Federal Government has announced the withdrawal of its decision to sell subsidized rice exclusively to public servants.
Under the initial plan, a 50kg bag of rice was to be sold to government workers at the subsidized rate of N50,000 per bag.
However, the policy has sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians who argued that the arrangement was unfair.
Many felt that the initiative should have been extended to the general public, particularly those outside the government workforce who are also grappling with the high cost of living.
Critics pointed out that the masses, who make up the majority of the population, should have been prioritized in the distribution of the subsidized rice.
In response to the backlash, the government has decided to reconsider its approach to the distribution of the subsidized rice, with further details expected to be released soon.
