60,000 Metric Tonnes of Grains: FG Targets 12 Million Vulnerable Nigerians

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Worried by the hardship in the land, the federal government says some 60,000 metric tonnes of grains have been released and more cash lifeline targeting 12 million vulnerable Nigerians.

Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, who is also the coordinating minister of the economy, made this known on Wednesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital at a retreat for management staff of the ministry and heads of parastatals under the ministry.

He revealed that the transfers which was temporarily halted would soon return after necessary reviews and adjustments.

Edun maintained that Nigeria remained on course towards economic stability, stating that the present forex challenges and inflation were the inevitable effects of efforts to stabilize the economy.

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