Lagos State Government Tuesday inaugurated a rice processing factory, which it said had the capacity to produce 20,000 metric tonnes per annum (equivalent to either 350,000 or 400,000 bags)

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Governor Babatunde Fashola unveiled the factory in Imota, Lagos along with the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Gbolahan Lawal, and Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr. Alhaji Bukar Tijani Borno.


Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the governor said the development was a wakeup call on hoodlums popularly referred “to as area boys to vacate the street and key in on the employment opportunities that the factory offers.”


According to him, the factory was situated on a 23,000-hectare industrial estate and had about 10,000-tonnes storage for rice paddy and 45,000-ton capacity storage for finished rice.


He added that time for miscreants to reign in Lagos “is over. The time for wealth without work is over we have provided the framework for you to get your hands busy, get off the streets and go to the farm.


“We will give you farm land. I will give you the support. If you put your mind to it, there is prosperity. Our land is too green for us to be hungry. Our youths must be ready to work in the farms that we are creating.”


The governor reiterated the state government’s commitment towards reinvigorating its agricultural sector, noting that it “is only through such that the nation can summon its economic challenges. We are beginning to see progress and a clear path towards establishing a sustainable agriculture.”


According to Fashola, there was need for government at all levels to begin to consider investment through development of infrastructure, input, budgetary allocation and funding for farmers.


He said the establishment of the rice mill was a journey that started four years ago when it was discovered that the state was cultivating only 30 hectares of farm land per annum, saying it was double to 250 hectares within two years while it has a set target to increase production to 500 hectares.


He urged the Federal Government to release land in Ogun River Basin to enable it increase its production and meet the facility processing capacity while directing the state ministry of works and Infrastructure, energy and commerce and industry to ensure the development of good road network, constant power supply and improve infrastructure within the industrial estate.


Speaking at the forum, Tijani commended the state government for the development of the infrastructure which he described as government’s response in meeting the aspirations of the electorate.


He said governance “is all about responding to those who elected you. The development was in line with President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda of food security through improve agriculture in the country.


“We have to start to produce more rice, we cannot continue to depend on rice importation from countries such as Thailand and Indian, but we have to start now to produce what we can eat.


“Lagos was among the few states in Nigeria that is championing this course while assuring of the support of the Federal government to improve commercial agriculture. We will do more in Lagos when it comes to commercial activity to make food sufficient and improve our value chain.”


Earlier, Lawal said the factory built with Korean Technology to the highest technological and operational standards can process rice which would compare with the best quality rice from any part of the world.


He added that the facility, if operated optimally could produce between 350,000 and 400,000 bags of rice per year.


He said the target of the state was to increase local rice production and enhance food security, saying the country presently depends largely on Thailand and Pakistan for rice which according to him, increases the food security risk level

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/lagos-unveils-mega-rice-processing-factory/115907/

Lagos state always complete project before making it news, all u hear from abuja is FG to,
FG planning to,
FG sets up committee to,
FG looking to,
FG has spent

Another tops from the Lagos State Government. If only the FG can be half efficient and half effective ?!!!!

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the governor said the development was a wakeup call on hoodlums popularly referred “to as area boys to vacate the street and key in on the employment opportunities that the factory offers.”


According to him, the factory was situated on a 23,000-hectare industrial estate and had about 10,000-tonnes storage for rice paddy and 45,000-ton capacity storage for finished rice.


He added that time for miscreants to reign in Lagos “is over. The time for wealth without work is over we have provided the framework for you to get your hands busy, get off the streets and go to the farm.
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Great stuff!

Boyoorisha:
He urged the Federal Government to release land in Ogun River Basin to enable it increase its production and meet the facility processing capacity while directing the state ministry of works and Infrastructure, energy and commerce and industry to ensure the development of good road network, constant power supply and improve infrastructure within the industrial estate.


Speaking at the forum, Tijani commended the state government for the development of the infrastructure which he described as government’s response in meeting the aspirations of the electorate.


He said governance “is all about responding to those who elected you. The development was in line with President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda of food security through improve agriculture in the country.
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“We have to start to produce more rice, we cannot continue to depend on rice importation from countries such as Thailand and Indian, but we have to start now to produce what we can eat.


“Lagos was among the few states in Nigeria that is championing this course while assuring of the support of the Federal government to improve commercial agriculture. We will do more in Lagos when it comes to commercial activity to make food sufficient and improve our value chain.”
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Earlier, Lawal said the factory built with Korean Technology to the highest technological and operational standards can process rice which would compare with the best quality rice from any part of the world.


He added that the facility, if operated optimally could produce between 350,000 and 400,000 bags of rice per year.


He said the target of the state was to increase local rice production and enhance food security, saying the country presently depends largely on Thailand and Pakistan for rice which according to him, increases the food security risk level

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/lagos-unveils-mega-rice-processing-factory/115907/

Good stuff!

Fashola and GEJ, respect!

Good move

I await your declaration for president.

grafikii: Lagos state always complete project before making it news, all u hear from abuja is FG to,
FG planning to,
FG sets up committee to,
FG looking to,
FG has spent

isn't it obvious that empty barrels make the loudest noise?

grafikii: Lagos state always complete project before making it news, all u hear from abuja is FG to,
FG planning to,
FG sets up committee to,
FG looking to,
FG has spent

bennyraz: isn't it obvious that empty barrels make the loudest noise?

Did you bother to know that it was a collaborative effort by the State,FG and world bank . . .Kudos to all the parties involved cos agricultural sustainance and development would go a long way in affecting the local economy of the region . . .

Nice one

Lagos rice farm

jmaine:



Did you bother to know that it was a collaborative effort by the State,FG and world bank . . .Kudos to all the parties involved cos agricultural sustainance and development would go a long way in affecting the local economy of the region . . .

Nice one

The article from thisday did not include those details as you have said, there was some form of collaboration with the world bank and federal government.

Why calling on miscreants and hoodlums to go get the land for rice farming when we already have our local farmers and schools that can supply the needed human resources for that already.

The report here https://www.nairaland.com/939221/nigeria-commissions-rice-mill is more detailed in my opinion.

Another good effort. God bless you Mr. Fash. (SAN)

Can Lagos break away from Nigeria?? I'm tired of my state being grouped with a country - with a failure in human flesh, as its leader looool..

God bless Lagos state!

Lagos is working... GEJ and PDP stay looting...

jason123:

Lagos rice farm

Rich to start from here [img]http://www./g.gif[/img]

Where is this rice being cultivated?

Courtesy of Lagos Indicator

Source 1: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.427875460565578.103229.146629982023462&type=1

Source 2: http://www.tundefashola.com/archives/photos/2012/05/15/20120515P01.html

@Gareth

Can you post the source of your pictures?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eskbT8ZANgE

Bontee:

The article from thisday did not include those details as you have said, there was some form of collaboration with the world bank and federal government.

Why calling on miscreants and hoodlums to go get the land for rice farming when we already have our local farmers and schools that can supply the needed human resources for that already.

The report here https://www.nairaland.com/939221/nigeria-commissions-rice-mill is more detailed in my opinion.

Well i get your drift . .but the area boys phenomenon is related to the stark unemployment rates in the country . . .So they are indirectly telling them to gear up and seek ways to be agents of change and development than the norm as been seen as nuisance and destructive elements to the society . .

The less educated fellows which includes the "area thugs" will occupy a niche of service on the farm, be it in the harvesting or farm produce processing phase . .You count rule some of the agberos/area boys out of this scheme who seek for genuine way of earning a living . . .

shymmex: @Gareth

Can you post the source of your pictures?

How will the source of the pictures affect you, and why did you ask for the source of the pictures? Do you need a source to validate what you can see with your own korokoro eyes?

jason123:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eskbT8ZANgE

Sorry guys, I just had to post this video for people to draw inspiration from. No matter where you are in life, always try to have fun (football etc).

blink182: I await your declaration for president.

likewise mysef....one nd only governor in nigeria

shymmex: @Gareth

Can you post the source of your pictures?

search google na

wait, did fashola make a vow before this was done

Princek12:

How will the source of the pictures affect you, and why did you ask for the source of the pictures? Do you need a source to validate what you can see with your own korokoro eyes?

neva u mind di slowpoke critic

cyril83: neva u mind di slowpoke critic

Asking for a source doesn't confer on one the "critic" status . . .might be an avenue to get acquainted and more informed about the project development . .make una dey relax small . . .

shymmex: Can Lagos break away from Nigeria?? I'm tired of my state being grouped with a country - with a failure in human flesh, as its leader looool..

God bless Lagos state!

Lagos is working... GEJ and PDP stay looting...

Is this not a federal govt project?
Where do they get this bigoted human beings for God's sake!

solomon111: Is this not a federal govt project?
Where do they get this bigoted human beings for God's sake!

No, it is not. It's a JOINT PROJECT!

jason123:

Good stuff!

Fashola and GEJ, respect!