The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the temporary suspension of food disposal initiative which commenced on 23rd February, 2024 at its old zonal headquarters ,Yaba Lagos as a result of stampede which led to some casualties.
The National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada in a press statement explained that the intervention is aimed at easing the hardship in the nation and is in accordance to the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, the exercise was conducted following meticulous planning to address all potential risks that may emerge during the exercise.
” It will be recalled that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on the directive of Mr. President, announced the commencement of a noble intervention aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by Nigerians and improving access to essential food items through direct disposal of seized edible goods condemned in competent courts of law and certified fit for consumption by relevant government agencies. Consequently, a pilot exercise was conducted on Friday, 23 February 2024, at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters, Yaba, Lagos state”