FG SIGNS MOU WITH JAPAN TO ENHANCE RICE PRODUCTION

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FG SIGNS MOU WITH JAPAN TO ENHANCE RICE PRODUCTION

The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has formalised a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance rice seed production systems across Nigeria. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscores a commitment to strengthening the nation’s agricultural development goals.

As part of the agreement, NCRI will acquire state-of-the-art equipment for rice cultivation, production, testing, inspection, and post-harvest processing. These technological advancements will enable the institute to produce high-quality certified rice seeds, a critical component in addressing challenges within the rice production value chain.

Strategic Impact on Nigeria’s Agriculture

This partnership represents a strategic step in tackling inefficiencies in Nigeria’s rice production, with a focus on increasing yield and improving overall productivity. By boosting the availability of certified seeds, the initiative aims to support the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s objectives of achieving food security and self-sufficiency.

A Shared Vision for Growth

The MoU signing ceremony brought together key stakeholders from NCRI, JICA, and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, highlighting the collaborative spirit underpinning this initiative. Both organisations expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to revolutionise rice production in Nigeria.

The partnership with JICA is expected to significantly contribute to modernising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, enhancing productivity, and strengthening the country’s position in the global rice market.

About Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.

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