The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Simon Lalong, told newsmen that the state will begin to export rice some time next year.
Governor Lalong said this while responding to questions from State House
correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, shortly
after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari.
The governor said Plateau was competing with Kebbi in rice production, adding that this would boost the economy in the long run.
He said:
“Plateau and Kebbi are now competing in rice production and by next year, we will start exporting rice from Plateau,”
He added:
“The President is always excited when you talk about
agriculture, and the President developed a special interest in Plateau
and other states that are already diversifying from oil to agriculture.
“In my state, we have put a lot of efforts into agriculture; so, I
came to give him an update on what we are doing and also seeking an
intervention in the area of solid minerals.”