Importation of rice unacceptable - Jonathan •As FG attracts $7.8bn investment into Agric sector


PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has said that the continued importation of rice into the country is unacceptable.

He reiterated that his government would do all that is necessary to put an end to it by 2015 and save the country about N1billion per day.

Speaking during the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Transformation Implementation Council at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, he said the nation's private sector was demonstrating increasing capacity in producing quality rice locally.

“It is unacceptable that Nigeria is still importing rice. This administration is, therefore, determined to ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in rice production by 2015, so as to reduce the current level of N1billion per day spent on rice importation,” he said.

According to him, in the last 12 months, 13 new private sector rice mills had come up with a total capacity of 240,000 metric tonnes, while the demand for locally produced rice was rising.

The president's remark came on a day that it was revealed that about $7.8 billion investment had been attracted into the agriculture sector this year alone, with agriculture output hitting 8.1million metric tonnes.

President Jonathan observed that the council's first meeting was coming at a time when many parts of the country were being ravaged by unprecedented flooding, which could have adverse effects on farm produce.

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this is opening a fortune door for dangote

Neversaydie: Importation of rice unacceptable - Jonathan •As FG attracts $7.8bn investment into Agric sector


PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has said that the continued importation of rice into the country is unacceptable.

He reiterated that his government would do all that is necessary to put an end to it by 2015 and save the country about N1billion per day.

Speaking during the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Transformation Implementation Council at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, he said the nation's private sector was demonstrating increasing capacity in producing quality rice locally.

“It is unacceptable that Nigeria is still importing rice. This administration is, therefore, determined to ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in rice production by 2015, so as to reduce the current level of N1billion per day spent on rice importation,” he said.

According to him, in the last 12 months, 13 new private sector rice mills had come up with a total capacity of 240,000 metric tonnes, while the demand for locally produced rice was rising.

The president's remark came on a day that it was revealed that about $7.8 billion investment had been attracted into the agriculture sector this year alone, with agriculture output hitting 8.1million metric tonnes.

President Jonathan observed that the council's first meeting was coming at a time when many parts of the country were being ravaged by unprecedented flooding, which could have adverse effects on farm produce.

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[size=40pt]INCAPABLE GEJ SAYING INPORTING OF RICE IS UNACCEPTABLE WAT RUBBISH

BEFORE SAYING THAT WHAT HAS HE PUT ON GROUND BEFORE BRINGING OUT SUCH RATARD STATEMENT

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We have heard this over and over. What are you doing to make sure importation of rice stops? How are you helping genuine local farmers, not political farmers?

Neversaydie: He reiterated that his government would do all that is necessary to put an end to it by 2015 and save the country about N1billion per day.

Save it for who? Pinching salt.

It definitely is unacceptable sir... As long as u've got a plan...

I'd prefer u leave us in dis egypt.... Dan allow us die in d wilderness!

Another 2015 campaign strategy,hmmm rice importation unacceptable.

Imanuelle: It definitely is unacceptable sir... As long as u've got a plan...

I'd prefer u leave us in dis egypt.... Dan allow us die in d wilderness!

HAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHHA CANT STOP LAFFING

Is a welcome development so that locally made will be developed.

Jonathan Oh! GCFON of MISPLACED PRIORITIES.

So na Rice importation be the upper most agender ontop your table now shey?

God will help us.

By the Way, Nigeria has no functional rice processing plant(s) yet to cater for the 'high' rice consumptions by Nigeria.

Abi you want make we dey chop rice with stones and shaft?

Mr Man, leave us alone, na Uncle Bens Rice you dey chop for villa. Make we still dey manage our Caprice and Tomato rice.

Concentrate on other more pressing issues.


Mr Jonatha leave us alone oh!!!
Na jeje we siddon our own you don bring another wahala come.

It will encourage Dangote monopolies

packman:

[size=40pt]INCAPABLE GEJ SAYING INPORTING OF RICE IS UNACCEPTABLE WAT RUBBISH

BEFORE SAYING THAT WHAT HAS HE PUT ON GROUND BEFORE BRINGING OUT SUCH RATARD STATEMENT

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You have just been told what he has put on ground!

And how does the unacceptable importation of rice gonna affect the price of garri? Abeg ayam not ready to spoil my teeth with stonish ofada rice!

Neversaydie:




He reiterated that his government would do all that is necessary to put an end to it by 2015 and save the country about N1billion per day.







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VISION 2015 !!!!!

packman:

[size=40pt]INCAPABLE GEJ SAYING INPORTING OF RICE IS UNACCEPTABLE WAT RUBBISH

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You are an eediot and a complete ignoranti for writing d above. If you know you dont hv a clue wot hv bn done( and wot is still bn done) so far in d Rice sector, then SHUT ya Mouth

At average of N1B per day, Nigeria spends N365B annually on Imported Rice. That is N365B into other people's economy. $7.8 FDI into the Agro-sector translates to about 1.2Trillion Naira. There is so much opportunity in the Agro-Sector at the moment. Every State in Nigeria has this natural resource called 'Landmass', yet they are queuing up at Abuja for monthly Oil Egunje instead of exploring the opportunities in the Agro Sector.

do u know how many ppl eat rice everyday in 9ja? MILLIONS so wat he is saying is in order

Billyonaire: At average of N1B per day, Nigeria spends N365B annually on Imported Rice. That is N365B into other people's economy. $7.8 FDI into the Agro-sector translates to about 1.2Trillion Naira. There is so much opportunity in the Agro-Sector at the moment. Every State in Nigeria has this natural resource called 'Landmass', yet they are queuing up at Abuja for monthly Oil Egunje instead of exploring the opportunities in the Agro Sector.

Is Nigeria the only country importing rice? Nigeria is not on the list of Thailand's top rice buyers,GEJ should put rice facilities in place before stopping the importation of rice.

chucky234: Is Nigeria the only country importing rice? Nigeria is not on the list of Thailand's top rice buyers,GEJ should put rice facilities in place before stopping the importation of rice.

Yes, Nigeria is on the top list of rice importers from Thailand. Go google. If you understood the grammer, there is about $7.8B FDIs into Afric Sector already, that translates to N1.232 Trillion Naira. Government has no Business in Business. Itis left for you to take yourself off the Computer, get into the farms and access the facilities provided by these foreign investment partners, its PPP. If you do not get into the JV or Equity partnership with them, they will have no reason to draw their funds into the country. Stay there and criticize.

mr pesident sir, did u checkd d rice ur house made gave u yesterday? Its imported rice. So who is fooling who sir? Vision 20 20 20, 9ja is working in deed.....

chucky234: Is Nigeria the only country importing rice? Nigeria is not on the list of Thailand's top rice buyers,GEJ should put rice facilities in place before stopping the importation of rice.

so you do not know dat Nigeria is the 2nd largest importer( i wud nt be surprisd if it now 1st) importer of rice in d world, eh Chucki?this is for a country dat all its regions can produce various varieties of rice....you did read from d speech dat 13 new mills hv bn built in d last yr( or you thought that was a fluck )? Do you kw dat you can nw import rice processing equipments duty and vat free? Stay there and complain while smart ppl( unfortunately including Foreigners) are taking advantage of rising opportunities

...But to import toothpick is acceptable abi?

packman:

[size=40pt]INCAPABLE GEJ SAYING INPORTING OF RICE IS UNACCEPTABLE WAT RUBBISH

BEFORE SAYING THAT WHAT HAS HE PUT ON GROUND BEFORE BRINGING OUT SUCH RATARD STATEMENT

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If i ve gotten access to your face,i would simply spank it! Make sure you read an article before rushing to comment it. Idiott t t t t t...

chucky234: Is Nigeria the only country importing rice? Nigeria is not on the list of Thailand's top rice buyers,GEJ should put rice facilities in place before stopping the importation of rice.

Just reading this makes me want to flog you,are you even listening yourself,please tell me,which country in this modern age imports what it can produce domestically,Nigeria does not only have the capacity to produce locally to satisfy local consumption but also export and earn hard currencies in exchange,if more mills are set up to cope with the demand do you know how many jobs will be created,do you not know that this is also one of the most effective ways of creating wealth in the grassroots? I mean are you this blind?

acidtalk: Jonathan Oh! GCFON of MISPLACED PRIORITIES.

So na Rice importation be the upper most agender ontop your table now shey?

God will help us.

By the Way, Nigeria has no functional rice processing plant(s) yet to cater for the 'high' rice consumptions by Nigeria.

Abi you want make we dey chop rice with stones and shaft?

Mr Man, leave us alone, na Uncle Bens Rice you dey chop for villa. Make we still dey manage our Caprice and Tomato rice.

Concentrate on other more pressing issues.


Mr Jonatha leave us alone oh!!!
Na jeje we siddon our own you don bring another wahala come.

Im simply tired of someone like you on dis forum. So food isnt a pressing issue my dear! Some people would just sit down to criticise negatively. Infact,i dont kw where and how to start putting you in order. Leave your phone/computer and get busy with yourself. Stop talking unnecessarily here. When reasonable people are talking abt how to move on with life in d country,you are there lazying abt with your brain. Mtweeeeeeew...

SlyIg:
If i ve gotten access to your face,i would simply spank it! Make sure you read an article before rushing to comment it. Idiott t t t t t...

[size=40pt]wat an idiot in the form of human skin you are the most annoying ting about you is you read the full post yet you cant seem to understand my concern

you are such a ratard that knows Noting

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Louis88: Just reading this makes me want to flog you,are you even listening yourself,please tell me,which country in this modern age imports what it can produce domestically,Nigeria does not only have the capacity to produce locally to satisfy local consumption but also export and earn hard currencies in exchange,if more mills are set up to cope with the demand do you know how many jobs will be created,do you not know that this is also one of the most effective ways of creating wealth in the grassroots? I mean are you this blind?

Never mind all these sillyy foolss on nairaland who cant even manage their brain but are busy criticising the president.

packman:

[size=40pt]wat an idiot in the form of human skin you are the most annoying ting about you is you read the full post yet you cant seem to understand my concern

you are such a ratard that knows Noting

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Reduce the font size or you will be banned. This is not a threat, its a guarantee!

Mr President, if importation of rice is unacceptable then exportation of D*me P....is prohibited....Gbam!!!

didnt this same mo-ron GEJ go to malawi some weeks back and say he wants them to export rice to Nigeria? typical GEJ being clueless as usual, i will be surprised when he starts having clues to Nigeria's numerous problems!

The quality of the locally produced ones will rival that of any foreign one.

I don't know what it is with Nigerians and imported goods

packman:

[size=40pt]wat an idiot in the form of human skin you are the most annoying ting about you is you read the full post yet you cant seem to understand my concern

you are such a ratard that knows Noting

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Punk,you can't even type a straight sentence of correct English and yet you come here to try and engage in issues with people who are far more intellectually advanced than you can ever be in the next 10yrs,please don't come here to spill balderdash,go and learn good English first then you can come back let's discuss.