Ogun launches Ofada (mitros) rice to be sold N11,500/bag

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, launched a local brand of Ofada rice tagged MITROS Rice, lamenting the continued importation of agricultural products.

           

The governor said the rice production would boost food supply, reduce dependency on imported ones while the mill will create jobs for farmers in the state. He, however, lamented that one of the biggest tragedies of the nation was the dependence on food imports to feed the population in spite of the abundant arable land and labour force.

He said: “Our past efforts at tackling poverty in all ramifications will amount to nothing if concerted efforts are not taken to ensure food security to people at all income levels.

“The MITROS Rice Mill, the first of its kind in Ogun State, will create jobs for our farmers. From now on they will no longer need to travel far and wide in search of milling facilities.”

Amosun, speaking at the event, said the rice is ready for sale from this festive period, in all the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas of the State, at affordable prices, ranging from N1,000.00 to N11,500.00.

He added that his government would continue to partner with other state governments and private partners, adding that "we don't only want to be known as the industrial hub, but also the Agricultural hub of the nation".

The governor said the rice production would boost food supply, reduce dependency on imported ones while the mill will create jobs for farmers in the state. He, however, lamented that one of the biggest tragedies of the nation was the dependence on food imports to feed the population in spite of the abundant arable land and labour force. He said: “Our past efforts at tackling poverty in all ramifications will amount to nothing if concerted efforts are not taken to ensure food security to people at all income levels. This is why today is a significant day, not just for Ogun State, but for Nigeria as well. “The MITROS Rice Mill, the first of its kind in Ogun State, will create jobs for our farmers. From now on they will no longer need to travel far and wide in search of milling facilities.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/amosun-launches-mitros-rice-cbn-promises-5-loan-farmers/

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday, launched a local brand of Ofada rice tagged MITROS Rice, lamenting the continued importation of agricultural products

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/amosun-launches-mitros-rice-cbn-promises-5-loan-farmers/