LASG SIGNS MoU WITH MAJOR RICE DISTRIBUTORS

In a bid to ensure food sustainability in the State, Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with major rice distributors so as to meet the demand for rice during and after the yuletide season.

The Adviser to the Governor on Food Security, Mr. Okanlawon Sanni stated that the memorandum of understanding between the State government and the Major Rice distributors is geared towards ensuring that rice gets into the nooks and crannies of Lagos.

Okanlawon emphasized that the Lake Rice product must not be adulterated, rebagged or repackaged in any form or sold in another brand name, warning that a breach of the fundamental terms in the agreement between both parties will result in maximum sanctions for defaulters.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya stated that the MoU signed by both parties is a step in the right direction as it will go a long way in ensuring that the rice produced in the State is made available to the distributors to enhance equitable distribution of the product to the nooks and crannies of Lagos.

 

He stated further that the Memorandum of Understanding between both parties is geared towards ensuring food security and self-sufficiency in line with Lagos State Government’s policy objective.

Mrs. Ibilola Sholaja, the Iyaloja of Daleko rice market applauded the State government for involving the private sector in its efforts to ensure food security in the State and assured that the agreement will go a long way in making Lake Rice available in Lagos.