Nigerian singer Rema has shared his thoughts on how he plans to use his influence to give back to society in a meaningful way, and it does not include rice.

During his recent interview on the BreakfastClub, thesinger opened up about his desire to go beyond the traditional charity methods, such as distributing bags of rice, which are commonly seen in Nigerian politics.

He expressed his willingness to introduce helpful policies to Nigerian politicians, in a bid to better the lives of Nigerians.

He criticized the common practice of giving rice as a form of charity, noting that it doesn’t address long-term needs.

Rema suggested more sustainable solutions, which he determined would help people in the long run, as opposed to giving them rice and food.