Below is a press release from the Nigerian customs service stating that the ban on imported rice is still very much in effect, contrary to reports that surfaced yesterday that the ban had been removed.

RICE IMPORTS REMAIN BANNED THROUGH THE LAND BORDERS

Our attention has been drawn to publications on various online platforms indicating that the Nigeria Customs Service has reversed the ban on Rice importation through the land borders. These reports were attributed to a press interview purportedly granted by the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy-Comptroller Wale Adeniyi.

2. It has become necessary to re-state the true position in view of the confusion which these online publications may create in the industry. It is even more expedient to provide this clarification given that the fact that the Service has taken a firm position earlier in the week through a joint press conference with Stakeholders.

3. First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction. While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still allowed subject to payment of extant charges.

4. It is equally important to restate the confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in the supply of the product. The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing Rice Revolution undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic Interventions by Federal Government Agencies. The Service is convinced that the bumper harvests expected from these efforts will address the supply gap in 2017. It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce forex on a commodity that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at a period of recession. The Service will therefore advocate a total Ban on Rice Importation into Nigeria with effect from 2017.

5. It is worrisome that the publications that resurfaced this weekend were being attributed to a Press interview granted in October 2015. We strongly suspect that some powerful forces behind Rice Smuggling are at work, recycling an old report under a different circumstance to create confusion. We urge Nigerians to watch out for similar antics as the firm stand on Rice smuggling will pitch their selfish interest against our national interest.

Signed
Wale Adeniyi
Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller-General of Customs
http://politicsngr.com/ban-imported-rice-still-effect-nigerian-customs/

cc : lalasticlala

The confusion continues...

Buhari's administration and media hoax.

hehe

I said it yesterday that they will deny it today.

Observing for now

Set of clueless and directionless people!

Media misinformation this is bizzare.

This government is more confused than CONFUSION itself. So Unsettled and Undecided! Same way they withdrew case against Saraki and his deputy.


So much Trial and Errors like Kazeem the Mechanic.

As if hardship is not enouht,they want to add confussion to our plights

Confused bunch

Some People will not be happy o

who eats rice anyway?


Just give me boiled slightly ripe plantain with snake sauce and I'm cool - Ask laslaticlala

Yes! Let the ban be until we learn to feed on our own rice

I always know they'll come out to deny it... Truth is, we'll still eat rice on 25th no matter what!

But this is not helping our current situation in this country na. Abeg they should just try and review this banning things jo......

This guy man for just kill everybody in this country now; abi which kain pattern be all these? I was happy to read the news yesterday; thinking I'm gon give thanks to Jah this morning for church ..... argghh na wha o

It's still 25k per bag!

Confused set of people, i know they lifted the ban.... After small criticism they had no choice but to put the ban back on with that useless statement

dumebiifeanyi:
Below is a press release from the Nigerian customs service stating that the ban on imported rice is still very much in effect, contrary to reports that surfaced yesterday that the ban had been removed.

RICE IMPORTS REMAIN BANNED THROUGH THE LAND BORDERS

Our attention has been drawn to publications on various online platforms indicating that the Nigeria Customs Service has reversed the ban on Rice importation through the land borders. These reports were attributed to a press interview purportedly granted by the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy-Comptroller Wale Adeniyi.

2. It has become necessary to re-state the true position in view of the confusion which these online publications may create in the industry. It is even more expedient to provide this clarification given that the fact that the Service has taken a firm position earlier in the week through a joint press conference with Stakeholders.

3. First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction. While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still allowed subject to payment of extant charges.

4. It is equally important to restate the confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in the supply of the product. The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing Rice Revolution undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic Interventions by Federal Government Agencies. The Service is convinced that the bumper harvests expected from these efforts will address the supply gap in 2017. It is our belief that continuous waste of scarce forex on a commodity that can be produced locally makes no economic sense, most especially at a period of recession. The Service will therefore advocate a total Ban on Rice Importation into Nigeria with effect from 2017.

5. It is worrisome that the publications that resurfaced this weekend were being attributed to a Press interview granted in October 2015. We strongly suspect that some powerful forces behind Rice Smuggling are at work, recycling an old report under a different circumstance to create confusion. We urge Nigerians to watch out for similar antics as the firm stand on Rice smuggling will pitch their selfish interest against our national interest.

Signed
Wale Adeniyi
Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller-General of Customs
http://politicsngr.com/ban-imported-rice-still-effect-nigerian-customs/

cc : lalasticlala

First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction. While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still allowed subject to payment of extant charges




So
Ki ni difference ?

All APC promises ....

The truth has become a very rare commodity these days. Seems the truth too is going through a recession. I don't know who lie the most, bloggers looking for traffic or a government that lives on propaganda.

Confused Government

na wa ooo...which one are we to believe?

greatgod2012:
Set of clueless and directionless people!

Ta sharrap dere, I remember when you were campaigning for bubu now you are complaining.

ok

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Apc government trademark.

celestialAgent:
who eats rice anyway?


Just give me boiled slightly ripe plantain with snake source and I'm cool - Ask laslaticlala

sauce

As I read yesterday's piece i was just joyful that the end of rice high price and scarcity is in sight not knowing my joy will be short-lived

I pray for every nairalanders that nothing will short-live our joy this very week