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The Azubuike maintained that “Given the huge food import bill of the nation especially with its dwindling economy, the federal government should not look back on the total ban of Rice and other local foods.”
Speaking in an interview shortly after receiving Stakeholders from the Non-oil Exportation forum in Umuahia, the Commissioner said “Nigeria has the capacity to produce enough rice to meet local consumption and for export.”
He said “Given the right investment, Abia state alone can meet the rice demands of the South east states adding that other rice belts in the country have similar capacities to produce rice and other food crops to ensure food security.”
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