Yuletide: Lagos sets to roll out 100,000 LAKE rice at N20,000 per bag
The Lagos State Government said plans have been concluded plans in collaborating with the Kebbi State and the Federal Government through the Central bank of Nigeria to make at least 100,000 bags of LAKE rice available for residents during the Yuletide celebrations.
LAKE Rice back in market ahead of Eid-el-fitr
The Lagos State Government(LASG) said it would resume the sales of LAKE Rice at approved retail outlets across the state from Monday, June 19, ahead of the Eid-el-fitr.
Making LAKE Rice available
A novelty was introduced to the nation’s drive towards self sufficiency in food production on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 when Lagos and Kebbi States launched the much-awaited LAKE Rice.The initiative is a partnership between Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, not only to ensure food security but to showcase Nigeria’s potentials in rice production.
How we actualised Kebbi rice dream — Gov Bagudu
For the first time, Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, has revealed the strategies adopted by his administration to turn the state into the leading rice-producing centre in Nigeria, giving farmers real value for their labour and investments in the process.
Lagos reviews LAKE Rice sales, assures of availability
The Lagos State government has again assured residents of the availability of LAKE Rice at designated outlets across the State.
LAKE rice: I am excited, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed joy over the successful partnership between Lagos and Kebbi States that gave rise to the local production of LAKE Rice (Lagos-Kebbi Rice).
