Sokoto grain sales initiative lauded, but transparency urged

Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, has lauded the state government's initiative to sell grains at subsidized prices, calling it a crucial response to the economic hardship faced by residents. Shagari noted that the program demonstrates the government's awareness of the difficulties confronting households, especially low-income families, and aims to alleviate the burden of food inflation.

He specifically praised the committee, led by former Deputy Governor Alhaji Chuso Abdullahi Dattijo, for its efforts in ensuring the program benefits the populace. However, Shagari stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the distribution process. He urged those involved to treat their roles as a public trust, warning that any diversion or hoarding of the subsidized commodities would undermine the government's objective.

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The initiative is a timely and strategic response to the economic hardship confronting households across the country.

To ensure fairness, Shagari called for enhanced monitoring mechanisms to guarantee equitable distribution across Sokoto's 23 local government areas. He also appealed to traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to assist in identifying genuine beneficiaries. The former deputy governor encouraged residents to be patient and orderly during the sales, emphasizing the program's goal to assist as many households as possible.

Shagari described the subsidized grain sales as a commendable social intervention that offers immediate relief. He expressed optimism that transparent and judicious implementation would significantly ease the hardship faced by families, while longer-term measures to boost agricultural production and economic opportunities are pursued.

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Any attempt to divert, hoard, manipulate or unfairly distribute the commodities would defeat the fundamental objective of the government’s intervention.