Food security: Lagos takes Eko rice to commodities market, seeks investment | TheCable

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The Lagos government has sealed a partnership deal with the state commodities and futures exchange to ensure a steady supply of rice paddy to its rice mill in Imota, Ikorodu.

15,000 metric tonnes of paddy will be milled and sold to the public every three months.

“By guaranteeing the availability of affordable rice, we’re ensuring food security for over 80 percent of Lagos families and also empowering our local farmers and driving economic growth together.

 

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