President GoodluckJonathan,GCFR, has directed the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. AkinwunmiAdesina, to facilitate the process of making Olam Nigeria's Rukuba Community ,in Nassarawa State, one of the Staple Crops Processing Zones (SCPZ) inNigeria.

President Jonathan gave this directive while commissioning the 105,000 metric tonnesOlam integrated state –of-the-art rice mill in Nassarawa State, Nigeria. The President said that the Federal Government will continue to promote Public-Private- Partnerships (PPP), with a view to unlocking the country's agricultural potentials. He said, “Our goal of making Nigeria a net exporter of rice will be achieved faster by encouraging large commercial

farms that will not only boost food production but also provide significant opportunities for jobs in rural areas”

.He added that the Federal Government was encouraged with the plan by Olam Nigeria, to invest $400 million into agricultural business in Nigeria and promised more incentives for rice producers in the new rice policy. Describing the development of some infrastructure within the Rukuba community, following the establishment of the Olam Farm as very encouraging.

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