Rice importation remain banned in Nigeria
Nigeria Customs Service has denied reports that it has lifted the ban on land importation of rice.
Dismissing the report, Wale Adeniyi the service public relations officer said rice remains banned through land borders, adding that the service has the commitment of partner government agencies and stakeholders to enforce this restriction.
The service said the said interview which was referred to by some online news websites was granted in October 2015.
“First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction. While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still allowed subject to payment of extant charges.
“It is equally important to restate the confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in the supply of the product. The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing Rice Revolution undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic Interventions by Federal Government Agencies.”
Dismissing the report, Wale Adeniyi the service public relations officer said rice remains banned through land borders, adding that the service has the commitment of partner government agencies and stakeholders to enforce this restriction.
The service said the said interview which was referred to by some online news websites was granted in October 2015.
“First, we like to reiterate the position that importation of Rice remains banned through our Land Borders, and we have the commitment of Partner Government Agencies and Stakeholders to enforce this restriction. While this restriction is in force, Rice imports through the Ports are still allowed subject to payment of extant charges.
“It is equally important to restate the confidence of the Nigeria Customs Service in the ability of Nigerian Rice Producers to fill the existing sufficiency gaps in the supply of the product. The Service has noted with satisfaction the ongoing Rice Revolution undertaken by many State Governments, and Strategic Interventions by Federal Government Agencies.”
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