Speaking at the launching ceremony held at Lagos House in Ikeja, Governor Ambode said the development was a great and historic moment for both states and Nigeria, as the rice would not only be sold at highly reduced price, compared to what obtains in the market but is also very fresh and safe for consumption.
Giving a breakdown of the prices, Governor Ambode said that while the 50kg will sell for N12, 000, 25kg would go for N6, 000 and 10kg for N2, 500, adding that for now, an individual would only be allowed to purchase a bag to enable it to go round.
He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the collaboration between Lagos and Kebbi, just as he disclosed that the Federal Government has donated two rice mills to the State Government to increase production of rice next year.
Also speaking, Governor Bagudu, who went down memory lane of how the collaboration started with a discussion between him and Governor Ambode during a meeting in Abuja, said the partnership was a confirmation of both State Governments’ commitment to the agenda of making Nigeria a big market in Africa.
Giving a breakdown of the prices, Governor Ambode said that while the 50kg will sell for N12, 000, 25kg would go for N6, 000 and 10kg for N2, 500, adding that for now, an individual would only be allowed to purchase a bag to enable it to go round.
He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the collaboration between Lagos and Kebbi, just as he disclosed that the Federal Government has donated two rice mills to the State Government to increase production of rice next year.
Also speaking, Governor Bagudu, who went down memory lane of how the collaboration started with a discussion between him and Governor Ambode during a meeting in Abuja, said the partnership was a confirmation of both State Governments’ commitment to the agenda of making Nigeria a big market in Africa.
He said while Kebbi State has a comparative advantage in the area of rice production, Lagos boasts of the largest consumption market, saying that the LAKE RICE can stand any integrity test in Nigeria.
edited from Guardian
*Beautiful....Encomiums for both governors!
Lake rice?
ReplyDeleteLagos-kebbi rice
DeleteGood one. Hope we will get it to buy in Abuja.
DeleteSo happy about this.
Wowwwwwwwwwww!
DeleteGood to know in *james voice*
DeleteImpressive
DeletePls how much is a bag in d market? Pipo sef! U can as today get 100kg for 18/19k. Y wld I buy half of that at 12k meaning if am buying from Lagos I will pay 24k for 100 but market value at 19? Pls what's d sense ? Na Gucci rice the guy dey sell?????
DeleteAnon,a Bag of rice is 50 kg,I mean the one sold for 18 to 20 k,do your findings.
Delete100kg for 18\20k a beg were let me go and buy. A bag of rice in ph 50kg is sold @ 25k then ebony 50kg @ 15k so what are u saying. A beg go sit down, u are the type of people that never see anything good about nijia. As for me will buy this rice and buy it well.
DeleteImpressive.
ReplyDeleteThose selling fake mama gold rice Gods punishment awaits all of you.
Stella don't mind this govt people o. I went to Oshodi LG yesterday and I heard that once the rice arrive, their officials park it for themselves and their families. Or they park to go resell
DeleteAnno 12:32 of Cus I know that is what they will do, I said that yesterday
DeleteNice move .. I don't want to imagine the shouting and fight over the rice
ReplyDeleteI'm just glad they said you are only allowed to purchase one bag at a time so that it can go round.
DeleteSerious shouting and fighting!!!
DeleteReal shouting.
DeleteHeavy bad market for distributors of other rice brands.
I hope it taste well sha and is worth the stress
ReplyDeleteBetter than buying fake rice that is going round now.
DeleteBetter than buying fake rice that is going round now.
DeleteBut how do we get it?
ReplyDeleteI love them both. Good initiative.
ReplyDeleteEdo state governor, Godwin Obaseki should meet with people of Agenebode, Ekpoma, and Anwain people in Ed North, all these areas produce rice.
All those Agenebode people that come and disturb us in Ogori.
DeleteVery good hoping it gets to those who really need it.
ReplyDeleteGood initiative.
DeleteSanta visit me now
hmmmmmm hope all these market women will not say transport made them to increase their price. Will be on the look out for this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good news
ReplyDeleteThat's very nice
ReplyDelete@charitybino don't mind obaseki.
ReplyDeleteThose places you mentioned produce good rice.
But its pretty expensive right now.
Nice one
ReplyDeleteThanks to both Governors
Wow am impressed!
ReplyDeleteI hope agberos will not take over d venue of purchase o
ReplyDeleteI pray too . I can imagine how rowdy it will be and the madness that will be displayed there.
Deletethis is d only place u will c those rice u cant find it in d mkt just like anambra rice i'v never c it in d mkt
ReplyDeleteNice...
ReplyDeleteChristmas don set be dat o! Eko o ni baje
ReplyDeleteGood initiative,God bless them
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...
ReplyDeleteNice one. Meanwhile who saw the five star music customised bags of rice that E-money is sharing this xmas? Stella bring us the news. God bless all the santas this xmas
ReplyDeleteWhere r they selling d lake rice in lagos oh.
ReplyDeleteLocal governments
DeletePlease go to your local government office.
DeleteOpe oooo 🙌
ReplyDeleteGood
ReplyDeleteI want rice.
ReplyDeleteGood one
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one from Oslo baba and Ambode.
ReplyDeleteEnd time Rice
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