Nigeria Customs Service Rolls Out Seized Food Distribution Plan
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of distributing seized food items this Friday. In a statement issued to journalists in Lagos, NCS Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi disclosed that customs officials are not permitted to be involved in the process.
According to the statement from the service’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, Adeniyi clarified that the rice will be packaged in 25kg bags, priced at N10,000. The target groups, he mentioned, include artisans, teachers, nurses, religious bodies, and other Nigerians within its operational areas.
The aim is to establish direct communication with members through structured systems to guarantee the utmost effectiveness of this initiative. Adeniyi emphasized caution against the resale of food items, underlining the NCS’s full dedication to transparency and accountability throughout the entire process.
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“It is imperative that beneficiaries of this exercise understand that the items are not to be resold. We take a strong stance against any form of profiteering or exploitation of this initiative.
Nigerians are urged to report any incidents of misuse or unauthorized resale of the seized food items. We will not hesitate to take decisive action against any individuals or entities found to be in violation of the terms of this programme.
“We are here to shed light on the commitment of the NCS to protecting our society by ensuring the availability of essential food items. In recent months, the government has been addressing the challenges faced within our economy.
Items are moving out massively to neighboring countries. Some of the items included are over 20,000 bags of assorted grains, 2,500 cartons, and 963 bags of dried fish.
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Others include dried pepper, tomatoes, cooking oil, macaroni, salt, sugar, and garri. This trend is not sustainable as it puts pressure on our productive capacity and threatens our food security,” stated the NCS Comptroller General.
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