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Some individuals have said the news making the rounds that expired Chinese rice was distributed to staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a mere hoax.

There have been reports that several staff of the emergency agency were given Chinese rice.

But an official who simply identified himself as: “We were as shocked as other Nigerians when we read in an online newspaper that Chinese rice were disbursed to us.

“This allegation is not only baseless but shameful, aimed towards jeopardizing the good work of our amiable boss, Engineer Mustapha Maihaja.”

Another source who pleaded anonymity went a step further to squash the rumours, disclosing that the timing is aimed to destabilise the good work of the DG.

“ Why now,” she queried. “Isn’t it rather suspicious that the whole fallacy is coming during the festivity, when everyone is supposed to be feasting?

“As a matter of fact, since the current Director General took over the helms, he insists on doing things the right way and has stopped all excesses. So I find it puzzling to fathom why he would compromise now.”

Maihaja ruffled some feathers when he sanctioned the sacking of six directors in April.

These top shots, with close allies in the national assembly, were reportedly found guilty of corruption and abuse of office.