The Nigeria Customs Service NCS said it has concluded plans to commence the direct disposal of seized food items to Nigerians.
The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday.
Maiwada said that the move was in response to the critical challenges of food security and the soaring cost of essential food items in the country.
He added that the items must be certified fit for consumption before they could be distributed to Nigerians.
He explained that the modalities for the disposal would be communicated through NCS formations nationwide, with a firm commitment to transparency, fairness, and public safety.