Why rice smuggling may not stop

Charles Okonji in this report examines major factors responsible for the rising menace of rice smuggling and why it may persist

Despite concerted efforts by the federal government over the years to curb the menace of rice smuggling, imported rice finds its way into the Nigerian market through over 4000 routes across the country’s border as it seems to be one of the most thriving businesses in recent times.

In defiance of seizures and confiscation of impounded consignments of rice by the customs the nefarious activities of these economic saboteurs have continued unabated given the…