Ghanaian farmers, under the aegis of Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), are calling for the country’s government to adopt the policy of Nigeria on the ban of food importation.

The farmers pleaded that the government should implement its plan to ban imported rice immediately instead of waiting till 2022.

According to the National President and Board Chairman of the Association, Abdul- Rahman Mohammed, as reported by New Telegraph, placing an immediate ban on imported rice will show that the government is committed. He said it would not only help to reduce Ghana’s import bill but also create employment opportunities in Ghana and stabilise the cedi.

Mohammed also urged the Ghanaian government to give the farmers a chance to prove their ability in producing enough rice to meet domestic consumption. Going by the numbers, he said only 34% of Ghanaians consumed Ghana rice while 680,000 tonnes of rice costing $500 million is imported annually.

Recall that the Nigerian government had partially closed the land borders with neighbouring countries in August to address smuggling of rice and other products in the border areas.

https://nairametrics.com/2019/12/10/ghanaian-farmers-seek-adoption-of-nigerias-rice-ban-policy/

But here in Nigeria, criminals are all over the internet cursing and swearing like barren witches that they are being targeted by the border closure.

Even Jonathan that was defeated and the ijaw where he comes from are not as bitter as these criminals who have sworn to always be in search of the most negative report about Nigeria.

God bless Nigeria and patriotic Nigerians.

Simplyleo:
But here in Nigeria, criminals mainly are all over the internet cursing and swearing like barren witches that they are being targeted by the border closure.

They are called wailers

abc115:

They are called wailers

I agree with you bro.

But is wailing about being senseless?

Simplyleo:
But here in Nigeria, criminals are all over the internet cursing and swearing like barren witches that they are being targeted by the border closure.

Even Jonathan that was defeated and the ijaw where he comes from are not as bitter as these criminals who have sworn to always be in search of the most negative report about Nigeria.

God bless Nigeria and patriotic Nigerians.

the border closure is a welcome development but, you are not a patriot except you mean you patriotic to buhari. a true patriot will applaud the government when it did well and criticize when it errs

Blakjewelry:
the border closure is a welcome development but, you are not a patriot except you mean you patriotic to buhari. a true patriot will applaud the government when it did well and criticize when it errs

Bro, I know the Buhari-led fed govt has erred in so many areas, and indeed, I have been personally affected by some of the policies & programmes. Infact some actions or inaction of the president himself have affected many Nigerians negatively, myself inclusive.

Let me give you an instance;

The govt is preaching cashless economy, but I was shocked since last week when I was at the filling station to refill my tank. Most of my purchases are with pos. When I was about to pay, the fuel attendant hurriedly told me there is a N50 charge for any pos transaction. I was like wtf? Is that encouraging cashless economy? Time and space won't allow me talk about some personal experience.

So many things are happening in this govt, but one thing for sure, they are not buhari's fault. Or, he is not doing them deliberately. I can tell you this with certainty.

But do you expect me to criticise the govt when some human beings have sworn with abiama never to see any good thing about the govt? Never.

Simplyleo:

Bro, I know the Buhari-led fed govt has erred in so many areas, and indeed, I have been personally affected by some of the policies & programmes. Infact some actions or inaction of the president himself have affected many Nigerians negatively, myself inclusive.

Let me give you an instance;

The govt is preaching cashless economy, but I was shocked since last week when I was at the filling station to refill my tank. Most of my purchases are with pos. When I was about to pay, the fuel attendant hurriedly told me there is a N50 charge for any pos transaction. I was like wtf? Is that encouraging cashless economy? Time and space won't allow me talk about some personal experience.

So many things are happening in this govt, but one thing for sure, they are not buhari's fault. Or, he is not doing them deliberately. I can tell you this with certainty.

But do you expect me to criticise the govt when some human beings have sworn with abiama never to see any good thing about the govt? Never.

plateau state abi? Jenny filling station to be precise.

I thought banning the importation of foreign rice will make local rice cheaper but nah the price is still on a high side. So what's the essence of the ban?

Johans1991:
plateau state abi? Jenny filling station to be precise.

Lagos.

Not only filling stations.

Any transaction with POS now attracts N50 charge. They said is directive from cbn.

AlienStar:
I thought banning the importation of foreign rice will make local rice cheaper but nah the price is still on a high side. So what's the essence of the ban?

A typical Nigerian is full of evil.

We just use religion to hide our evils.

A typical Nigerian is always looking for an opportunity to take advantage of situations or people

Simplyleo:
But here in Nigeria, criminals are all over the internet cursing and swearing like barren witches that they are being targeted by the border closure.

Even Jonathan that was defeated and the ijaw where he comes from are not as bitter as these criminals who have sworn to always be in search of the most negative report about Nigeria.

God bless Nigeria and patriotic Nigerians.

Do you expect any less from children of hate, anger, bitterness and sorrow?