Niger State Governor Umar Bago denies banning food bulk purchase within the state, clarifying it stopped only export to neighboring countries for regulation.

Niger State Governor Umar Bago denies banning bulk purchase of food from the state to other states, stating that he only stopped the bulk purchase of food from local markets to neighbouring countries. Food items purchased in Niger State markets are not stopped from being taken to other states, according to Bago. The decision was to regulate the level of sales and prevent exploitation by smugglers.

March 04, 2024
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