Osun Rice Farmers Protest Illegal Importation of Rice

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, Osun state chapter on Thursday protested against the illegal importation of rice into the Country.

Speaking during the protest that took over Four hours the Chairperson of the Association Mrs S .A Salawu noted that Nigerians should say no to importation of rice to assist in the growth and development of the economy.

Salawu further stressed that Nigerian rice is better than foreign one that is hazardous.

She remarked that local rice production ensures massive empowerment and employment for our teeming youths.

She then noted that the association would ensure production of rice three times in a year saying they have capacity to produce 3million metric tons per circles thus 9million metric tons per annum.