The declaration by the President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Aminu Goronyo, few weeks back, that the country is now self-sufficient in rice production...
The declaration by the President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria , Aminu Goronyo, few weeks back, that the country is now self-sufficient in rice production, could be perceived as a soothing balm to the already distraught Nigerians, who are struggling to survive this harsh living condition.
However, Nigerians, especially industry watchers, traders, consumers and stakeholders in the rice value chain are worried that the so-called breakthrough does not reflect in the current price of the commodity. Aside this, it is gathered that the country is still facing two million tonnes deficit of the grain as local consumption has reached seven million tonnes. This development, industrial analysts said are responsible for reliance on smuggled rice from Benin Republic to meet the demand target.
Though NCS promised to send the data, but as at the time of filing this report, they are yet to fulfill their promise.As Nigerians struggle to put the staple food on their tables like before, many questions are agitating their minds why its price is gradually becoming exorbitant.
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