The Nigeria Customs Service, said it will on Friday commence the sale of seized food items.
The Service had earlier announced its plans to begin the direct distribution of seized food items to Nigerians with its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, issuing a statement to that effect on Tuesday…….CONTINUE READING
Speaking in Lagos on Thursday to herald the programme, Customs’ Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, said the exercise would take off on Friday(today).
Adeniyi went on to explain the procedures including the exemption of customs officers from partaking in it.
He also said that the rice would be packaged in 25kg, and sell for N10,000, adding that eligible persons must provide a Nigerian Identification Number.
“The target groups included artisans, teachers, nurses, religious bodies, and other Nigerians within our operational areas. The intention is to reach out directly to members through these organised structures to ensure the maximum impact of this exercise,” the NCS boss said.
Speaking further: “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. We urge Nigerians to report any incidents of misuse or unauthorised resale of the seized food items.”
