The Federal Government has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the completion of rice mill in Elele-Alimini, Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers.
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, made the commendation during a meeting with NDDC and the Elephant Group in Port Harcourt on Monday.
He expressed optimism that the mill would ensure food sufficiency in the country in addition to creating thousands of jobs for youths in the Niger Delta region.
According to him, the rice mill project is part of the Federal Government’s drive to ensure food security and end rice importation within the shortest possible time.
“Before the Buhari-led administration took office; the Federal Government spent five million dollars daily on rice importation to the country.
“NDDC has over the years started building a…
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