NGF, BOA seek reliable data to boost rice production

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have called for a unified agricultural data system to address inconsistencies in rice production figures and boost the sector in Nigeria. During a stakeholders' meeting in Abuja, they discussed challenges such as unreliable data, insecurity, inadequate financing, and poor coordination among government institutions.

NGF Director-General, Abdulateef Shittu, highlighted Nigeria's current rice production of 3.3 million metric tonnes against an estimated consumption of 8.6 million tonnes, emphasizing the need for urgent intervention to address the supply gap. Shittu stressed that data is central to development and urged stakeholders to prioritize addressing these challenges to achieve Nigeria's potential as a net exporter of rice.

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