The FGN has boosted rice paddy production, over that past two years annual paddy production has increased to 17mmt from 5mmt. Furthermore, the FGN is in the process of securing 200 rice mills, which it will supply at a discount.

Despite the much-hyped success recorded by the Kebbi State government, with its collaboration with the Lagos State government, which led to the birth of LAKE Rice, rice production in Kebbi in 2016, has been described as a disappointment.

2016 was certainly a crucial year for Lagos State. It was a year in which the state scored many remarkable firsts, thereby further attesting to its rising profile as the acclaimed Center of Excellence.

The year 2016 will not be forgotten in a hurry. Of all the high and low moments, two things stand out – the year of Recession and the year of the retort, ‘Is this the Change we voted for.’

The ban on rice importation and its resultant effect on the high cost of the staple food is a blessing in disguise for local farmers, who are beginning to eat the fruits of their labour.

A few months back, the Lagos and Kebbi State Governments began a partnership aimed at enhancing food security as well as boosting agro-economic activities in the two states. Specifically, the partnership is geared towards improving rice production in the country and it thrives on the pragmatic use of existing resources for the common good of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Lagos and Kebbi states for the successful partnership that gave rise to the local production of LAKE (Lagos-Kebbi) Rice.

To ensure Lagos residents enjoy a bumper Christmas and new year celebration, he reduced the price to N12, 000 from the N13, 000 earlier announced for 50kg, while 25kg bag goes for N6, 000 and 10kg bag for N2, 500.

Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE