Imported Rice Not Fit For Human Consumption, Says Lai

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Lai Mohammed Imported Rice Not Fit For Human Consumption, Says Lai

The Federal Government has advised Nigerians against the consumption of imported rice. 

Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, gave the advice on Tuesday in Oro, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, while addressing journalists on the occasion of the Sallah celebration.

According to him, imported rice is originally meant as nourishment for cattle in the countries where it is produced.

He also noted that the Federal Government is doing everything within its power to boost the morale of local rice farmers.

He said: “People may say that imported rice is still cheaper. Oh yes, for three reasons: One, the ones being imported is rice that is no longer fit for human consumption. They are dumping it here. The rice is sub-standard. They even give the rice on credit for people to buy, because they know that the rice they are exporting should be given to cattle….



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