https://tribuneonlineng.com/rice-worth-over-n145bn-smuggled-into-nigeria-since-january-%e2%80%95-rice-processors/

By Sanya Adejokun - Abuja

On Aug 29, 2019

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Thursday disclosed that over one million metric tons of rice valued at $400 million (N145 billion) was smuggled into Nigeria since the beginning of 2019.

At a press briefing in Abuja to express solidarity with Federal Government’s partial closure of land borders, National Chairman of RIFAN, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar said when viewed either from the trade or security points to view, the action being coordinated by military and paramilitary forces was commendable.

He accused neighbouring countries and some multinational companies of conniving to sabotage food security and economic prospects of Nigeria.

According to the proprietor of Umza International Farms, there was additional 500, 000 tons of rice already ordered through Benin Republic by smugglers for the Christmas season.

Abubakar explained that RIFAN has a surveillance team that monitors activities at the Cotonou port.

He lamented that since the Federal Government restricted importation of rice, import of the commodity from Benin Republic had drastically increased.

“Only Nigerians eat parboiled in West Africa as others including Benennois eat white rice.

“And so, any parboiled rice imported into Benin Republic is only on transit to Nigeria,” he explained.

Abubakar who was accompanied by other members of the association expressed the delight of members that mills that were producing below installed capacity have started revving up production.

“Rice paddy that have been been lying idle in stores are now being milled because distributors are increasing demand.

“We are also assuring Nigerians that we and other rice producers have the capacity to fill the loophole that absence of smuggled rice would create.

“We have also committed ourselves in writing to government that we will not take advantage of the situation to increase prices.

“A bag of 50 kilogramme rice will sell for a minimum of N13,300 And maximum of N14,000,” he stated.

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“A bag of 50 kilogramme rice will sell for a minimum of N13,300 And maximum of N14,000,” he stated.

Why dis ppl dey like to lie like Dis?

Nobody cares about One Nigeria so customs staff just line their pockets by taking bribes from smugglers even though they know this is bad for One Nigeria's economy, plus much of imported rice is expired/rejected rice from Asia.

One Nigeria is a complete failure every way you look at it. Every thing has corruption and criminality in it.

Northerners are smuggling rice from Niger Republic to Nigeria.


Buhari has blocked the Benin and Nigerian border because we are about to enter Christmas season. Buhari want the North to smuggle rice this ember month


Here is how they smuggle thr rice, watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrWlM_-R5P4

But wait a minute, is it a must for Nigerians to eat rice?? It's the crazy appetite for rice that is fueling all this smuggling and increasing price.

Nigeria under Buhari and the crooks he selected as Ministers is a total disaster!

My brother, after indomie, the next most easiest food to prepare is Rice. Back in the days when people were not that much lazy, pounded yam or fufu was the mail that was the daily meal and even in ceremonies. So the demand for rice will continue to increase.

So Benin go pass brown rice to us and they go de eat white rice? What is the difference between these types of Rice sef? Okay, one is polished the other is not, but what else is the difference?

RockHard:
But wait a minute, is it a must for Nigerians to eat rice?? It's the crazy appetite for rice that is fueling all this smuggling and increasing price.

That's a lot oo..

I knew long time say some customs officers no go go near hell fire.. Na straight to blackhole