President Bola Tinubu has ordered the purchase of foodstuff worth ₦155 billion to be distributed for sale across the nation
The president gave the approval on Thursday during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja where he urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens.
He said he was willing to provide the needed support to ensure that Nigerians are relieved of hardship.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also approved the delivery of a ₦50,000 uplift grant each – to 100,000 families per state – for the next three months.
President Tinubu emphasised the urgency of boosting food production, noting that the Sokoto-Badagry Highway was a pivotal project – as the states within this axis form the food belt of the nation, with Badagry being an important artery for food export.