Hardship: Don’t Sell Subsidized Food Products From Govt, Uzodinma Warns Imo Civil Servants

The Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma has approved the distribution of bags of rice, vegetable oil and other food items to civil servants in the state as part of the government’s measure to stem the surge of hardship ravaging the country.

The governor, while flagging off the distribution of the food items at the state secretariat, said the exercise is not a ‘permanent solution to the situation we have found ourselves in Nigeria.’

He said, “This is an interim measure to manage the effects of the current hardship occasioned by the global economic stagnation and the current effects of reforms that are being undertaken by the current administration of the federal government.

“I have come to give you solidarity. The government is now working hard to stop crude oil theft, to regulate foreign exchange usage and utilization, to review monetary policies and physical policies, and to bring a new life to our people.”

During the launch of the food voucher program for Imo workers and reviving of the Imo Marketing Company, the governor said that the time is now when civil servants and will begin to enjoy the benefits of his government.

“In the past, there is a reason why you were called civil servants.

“There are benefits and privileges that come with being a civil servant

“I have re-strengthened Imo marketing company, I want you to be a civil servant who will not lack,” he added.