WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE Federal Government has withdrawn the circular directing civil servants to register for the purchase of N50kg bag of rice at a subsidised rate of N40,000. The withdrawal of the circular was communicated in another circular by the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Aderonke Jaiyesimi. The internal circular, dated August 2, 2024 and sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, was addressed to all directors and heads of departments. Jaiyesimi said, “I am directed to refer to our internal circular in the Ministry (Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs) of late August 2024 on the above subject matter and to inform you that the internal circular is hereby withdrawn. Further details will be communicated in due course. “Please bring the contents of this internal circular to the attention of staff in your respective departments and units for their information and proper guidance.”