President Buhari says
he is happy that Nigerians can buy relatively cheap Lake Rice (Lagos-Kebbi
Rice) in this recession.
In a statement issued by Femi Adesina,
presidential spokesman, on Friday, Buhari commended Lagos and Kebbi states for
the successful partnership that gave rise to the local production of the commodity.
He saluted the commitment of Akinwunmi Ambode,
Lagos governor, and Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi governor, in bringing to fruition the
memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in March 2016 on substantially
meeting the country’s rice requirement.
He also expressed delight “at the relatively
cheaper price of Lake Rice especially at this period of recession”.
“It gladdens my heart to get reports of our
citizens rushing to purchase this cheaper local rice to enable them and their
families enjoy the Christmas and New Year celebrations,” the president said.
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