The federal government has started distributing 42,000 metric tons of food items to vulnerable citizens in order to alleviate economic hardship. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that President Bola Tinubu is concerned about the increasing food prices and urged citizens to be patient as the government works to improve the country's economy.
The federal government has commenced the distribution of 42,000 metric tons of food items to vulnerable citizens as part of measures to cushion the economic hardship in the country.
The minister asked citizens should continue to be patient with the president as he works to fix the country’s economy. The minister said the reduction of petrol importation to 50 percent monthly, stabilised foreign exchange, and the recent launch of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund are early wins for the country.
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