Abiodun assures residents to sell rice at 50% discount

Prince Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor, has said that his administration would immediately begin the sale of rice to members of the public across the state at half price of the commodity to cushion the prevalent economic hardship among the populace.

The governor also noted that the sale of the commodity would begin with public servants across board, adding that it is the aspiration of his administration to return the purchasing power of public servants.

L-R: The Chief Imam of Remoland, Sheikh Taofeek Junaid; Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa'adallah Alade  Bamgbola; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Chief Imam of Ijebu-Ode, Sheikh Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo at the first Iftar, held at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta.

He spoke during the Special Iftar (Breaking of Fast) organised for the League of Imams and Alfas in the state at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta on Tuesday.

 Abiodun said: "We have decided to commence the sale of rice. We will be selling it at the rate of 50 per cent of the actual price beginning with the public servants.’’

The governor stressed that it is the intention of the state government to sustain the sale; adding that "if we want to be giving it to people as a gift, very soon, we won't be able to sustain it. But, if we sell at the price it was sold before it became expensive, it will allow us to use the money to buy more and continue to sell.’

Abiodun, therefore, urged Muslim faithfuls to continue to live a holy life even after the fasting period, adding that they should endeavour to continue to pray not just for themselves, but for the state and the country as a whole.

The governor told the gathering that he would fulfil his promise to build a befitting secretariat for the League of Imams and Alfas, adding that the secretariat, when completed, would become the envy of other states.