To ensure even and fair distribution of LAKE Rice Lagos State
Government has sought the participation of major rice distributors and
signed agreement with the distributors in the transportation, distribution and
marketing of LAKE rice.
Special
Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Food Security Mr. Ganiyu Okanlawon who
signed on behalf of the Lagos State Government said the agreement would ensure
that residents get LAKE rice not just from designated centres but also from the
open market at the official government price.
Okanlawon
explained that the agreement which is valid for one year in the first instance
and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing for additional period
involves major distributors in various rice markets in the State which have the
capacity to receive and distribute large tonnes of LAKE Rice during after the
yuletide season.
“The
distributors shall transport and market LAKE Rice, engage in equitable
distribution of the product by avoiding hoarding and other sharp practices and
ensure all year round continuous and equitable distribution of LAKE rice”, he
said.
Noting that the need to ensure availability of the product to
citizens is key in the State’s drive to attain food sufficiency, the Special
Adviser stated that food production and self-sufficiency have been given
priority attention at State’s policy and strategic level
Okanlawon,
who implored the distributors not to default in the agreement assured the
distributors of Lagos State Government commitment to keep its end of the
bargain.
Speaking
earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Olayiwole
Onansanya explained the agreement sets out the terms upon which the parties
will co-operate with each other for execution of the scheme.
He
added that the state government will verify claims of address and warehouse or
shops of the distributors, approve all business plans before implementation and
conduct regular monitoring visits with respect to capacity and effectiveness of
the distributor.
Responding on behalf of the distributors, the Iyaloja of Dalako
Rice Market, Mrs. Ibilola Sholaja thank the State government for the
opportunity given to distributors to be part of history in the sales of LAKE
rice.
She
assured the State government that distributors will abide by the terms of the agreement.
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