In response to the prevailing food crisis in Nigeria, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant initiative to distribute seized food items nationwide. The move comes as a response to the critical challenges of food security and the soaring costs of essential food items in the country. The National Public Relations Officer, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, revealed that the food items will be distributed after thorough certification to ensure they are fit for human consumption.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, Abdullahi Maiwada emphasized the Customs Service’s commitment to alleviating the hardships faced by Nigerians and improving access to essential food items. The distribution process will be executed with a focus on transparency, fairness, and public safety. The NCS plans to communicate the modalities for the disposal through its formations nationwide.
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The strategic anti-smuggling operation launched by the NCS underscores its dedication to preventing the unlawful exportation of vital food resources for individual economic gains. This proactive stance aims to safeguard food availability within the nation and alleviate the detrimental effects of scarcity on citizens.
The initiative aligns with the vision of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s food security agenda. The 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.
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The NCS’s pledge is to manage the disposal exercise diligently, ensuring that the benefits reach those most in need. The announcement comes as a reassurance to the public of the NCS’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding the nation’s food security and advancing the economic well-being of all Nigerians.
As the NCS takes this bold step, it calls for the unwavering support and cooperation of the public to surmount the challenges and pave the way for a more prosperous future for Nigeria.
Source Link: Channels Television
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