The
malicious broadcast alleging a partnership between Dangote and FG for importing
and flooding the market with poisonous GMO rice is ABSOLUTELY FALSE! Dangote IS
NOT involved in the production or sales of GMOs and its research
in Nigeria or anywhere.
What
people should know however is the ground breaking progress Dangote Rice has
made since 2014 when it stopped importation of rice and began local cultivation.
See the
facts for yourself!
· 2014: Dangote signed $1billion
agreement with FG or integrated rice production in Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa and
Kwara
· 2016: Started a multibillion
naira Rice Outgrower Scheme over 8,000 hectares in Hadejia, Jigawa State
· 2016: Created over 10,000 jobs
(Direct and indirect) to farmers who are an integral part of the Rice Outgrower
Scheme
· FARO 44 rice seeds distributed
to farmers during the Outgrower Scheme was sourced from Africa Rice and certified
by the National Agricultural Seeds Council
The
intent of this broadcasts is to bring into disrepute the hard earned reputation
of Dangote and actualization of its vision of making Nigeria self-sufficient in
rice production. Moreover, with the ever watchful eagle eyes of organizations
such as NAFDAC, SON, CPC with mandate to ensure food safety, how can a big
organisation like Dangote import and flood the market with poisonous rice.
Signed :Dangote Group
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