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Suspicion and Disappointment as Journalists in Kaduna Disqualified from Rice Palliatives

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

A screening exercise for journalists in Kaduna, aimed at distributing rice palliatives, ended in disappointment and suspicion as many were left stranded and disillusioned after waiting for hours without receiving their promised aid. The federal government had promised to distribute rice bags to journalists, with payments of N40,000 made in anticipation of receiving the rice, which was said to be worth over N100,000 in the market.

The screening process began on Monday, November 18, with the first 100 journalists slated for the first phase. However, the event quickly descended into chaos, with journalists from as far as Zaria and Kafanchan showing up. Many members were frustrated by the disorder, with fewer than expected completing their screening. Despite rescheduling for Tuesday morning, the process was plagued by further delays, and members were left waiting for hours as EFCC officials responsible for the screening arrived late.

A sense of dissatisfaction grew among journalists as the exercise became disorganized, with some feeling they were unfairly skipped over. By the time the screening resumed, some journalists who were waiting had their numbers skipped in favor of others, heightening suspicions of favoritism.

The final disappointment came when the council chairman abruptly announced that the rice had run out, leaving several paid members empty-handed. Many journalists, including the writer, were refunded the N40,000 they had paid, while others were asked to provide their account details for a transfer. However, when journalists sought answers from the NUJ chairman and EFCC officials, they were met with silence, further fueling discontent.

The lack of transparency, poor organization, and the resulting feelings of exclusion have left many journalists questioning the integrity of the process. The situation has led to verbal confrontations and insults, with some members of the Union accusing officials of mishandling the distribution and favoring select individuals.

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