In a startling revelation, the Zamfara State Government has disclosed that it is yet to receive the 20 trucks of rice allocated by the Federal Government, despite the latter’s earlier announcement of the dispatch of the consignments to state governments.
This was made known by the Director-General, Media and Communication to the State Governor, Comrade Nuhu Salisu Anka, in a telephone interview with newsmen in Gusau, the state capital, today.
According to Anka, “Zamfara State is yet to receive its allocation of 20 trucks of rice, which was approved by the Federal Government.”
This statement has raised concerns about the whereabouts of the rice and the reasons behind the delay in its delivery to the state.
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Anka assured that the moment the consignments arrive, he will ensure that journalists are notified about the arrival of the allocation to Zamfara State. However, until then, the people of Zamfara State remain in the dark about the fate of the rice meant for them.
This development has sparked questions about the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate food insecurity in the country.
The Federal Government’s initiative to distribute rice to state governments was meant to cushion the effects of economic hardship on citizens. However, the delay in the delivery of the rice to Zamfara State has cast a shadow on the success of this initiative.
As the people of Zamfara State eagerly await the arrival of the rice, the state government’s patience wears thin.
The Federal Government’s explanation for the delay is eagerly awaited, and the people’s hunger for answers grows by the day. Will the rice arrive, or was it just a mirage? Only time will tell.
