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The decision by the Federal Government to release 102,000 metric tons of grains from the national food reserves and import foodstuff symbolizes a willingness to address the current spikes in the prices of food, energy, other essential items, and avert food riots in the country.

For instance, in October 2019, a tanker laden with petroleum products fell into a ditch in Onitsha, aspilled its contents and exploded. The subsequent inferno razed shops and other structures on Upper Iweka Road and at Ochanja market in the commercial city. As Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouk went to Onitsha, visited the site, sympathised with those affected and ensured the provision of relief.