Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. R.R.A. Wijekoon, Director General of Agriculture, Government of Sri Lanka, said «This will strengthen rice research development activities in the country especially to ensure food and nutrition security and sharing of global innovative technologies for the country's
successful rice production.»
Meanwhile, Buhari on Friday also commended Lagos and Kebbi states for the
successful partnership that gave rise to the local
production of LAKE
Rice (Lagos - Kebbi
Rice).