In a bid to alleviate economic hardship, the Katsina State Government has launched the Rumbun Sauki programme, a N4 billion initiative aimed at providing essential food items at subsidised rates. Engr. Yakubu Danja, Special Adviser on Rural Economy to Governor Dikko Radda, announced the initiative at a press conference, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making food more affordable for residents.
Under the programme, subsidised shops will be established across the state, offering staple food items such as rice, flour, maize flour, and spaghetti at a 10% discount. The initiative will initially roll out in seven centres across the Katsina, Daura, and Funtua senatorial zones. To cater to different household needs and income levels, the food items will be available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 1kg to 50kg.
Target Beneficiaries and Payment System
The programme is specifically designed for state and local government employees, local education authority staff, and senior citizens aged 60 and above. To ensure transparency, beneficiaries are required to register online or through designated service providers. Additionally, the government has introduced a flexible payment system, allowing purchases on credit with repayments deducted directly from salaries or pensions.
Each transaction will be processed using a customised ATM card issued to registered beneficiaries, ensuring smooth and accountable distribution of the subsidised food items.
