The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, said in the last few years, a lot had been done on rice production which he said had reduced the amount of money hitherto spent
on rice importation.
This spells doom to our country where the quantitative restriction
on rice importation will soon be lifted.
Not exact matches
Medina stressed that with recent ruling
on Bt eggplant and the evidences
on the experience of GM corn farmers, it is but fitting that the commercialization of GM corn, the continued field trials of Golden
Rice and the
importation of other GMOs be stopped.
Meanwhile, the Comptroller - General reiterated Federal Government ban
on importation of
Rice and Vehicles through the land borders.
Mr. Murray - Bruce who's the founder and co-owner of Silverbird Group in a video posted
on his Facebook page
on Monday titled: «Common Sense SeNigerian lawmaker and business magnate, Ben Murray - Bruce, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the footsteps of Ghana in prioritizing education and banning the
importation of
rice.