*Youth farmers demand N1bn damages



The House of Representatives has warned the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Dangote Rice Ltd to present himself before it on 27th of November or face the risk of being forced to.

The House expressed dissatisfaction over what it said was the disrespect and disregard for its invitation by Dangote Rice Ltd to its hearing on a petition by a group of young farmers.

The lawmakers were miffed by the fact that no representative from the company showed up for the hearing despite the official letter of invitation sent to the company.

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The young farmers who accused Dangote Rice Ltd of breach of contract, intimidation and fraud and are seeking the assistance of the House for N1.1b damages incurred during the duration of the breached contract.

The youth framers in a petition by their counsel, Paul Ajiroba alleged that Aliko Dangote, through the officials of Dangote Rice Ltd agreed in 2017, to partake and finance some aspects of rice production located at Ejiba in Kogi State.

Chairman, House Committee on Public Petition, Rep. Uzoma Nkem Abonta, who expressed disappointment at the non-appearance of the officials of Dangote Rice Ltd, said a second chance has been given in order for the claims by the young farmers can be addressed by Dangote Farms.