Distribution of staple foods to households to commence on Saturday

Stating that the boats carrying staple food have departed to local islands on Thursday, Minister of Local Government assured that rice and flour will be distributed country-wide starting Saturday.

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Staple food stock previously imported inside the country by STO -- Photo: State Trading Organization

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-03-08 00:37:34

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, Adam Shareef Umar stated on Thursday that distribution of staple foods to each household with the approach of Ramadan will be begun on Saturday in accordance with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge.

Speaking to Mihaaru News, the Minister shared that State Trading Organization (STO) had informed the Ministry that the supply ship carrying the staple food items had docked onto the Male’ City commercial harbor on Tuesday.

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