He said 13 ships had arrived at the ports and waiting to berth.
He said, “Nigerians consume far more salt than the WHO’s recommended daily limit of five grams, with most of the excess salt hidden in processed foods.”
Mr Okah said rural infrastructure and human development, especially in education, health, and agriculture, were pertinent to the socio-economic growth of any state.
Customs said the rice distributed was certified for consumption by NAFDAC before being re-bagged to 25kg to reach as many Nigerians as possible.
“Three vessels are also waiting to berth with crude oil and cargo,” it said.
Mr Okocha said that each truck contained 47 different items, which were meant to cushion the effects of the flood on the victims.
Mr Ahmed-Habib said the aim was to bring succor to the victims.
He said the gesture was under the special national economic and livelihood emergency intervention to bring succour to the victims.
Gunmen attacked the community on April 2, 2023, and three persons were killed.
Excessive salt intake raises one’s high blood pressure, which may lead to stroke, heart failure and heart attacks.
