Insecurity and Middlemen Stall Nigeria's Rice Production Goals

Posted: 2025-05-10 11:13:33 UTC

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Nigeria's local rice production target remains unmet despite government efforts due to insecurity and the influence of middlemen.

Insecurity hindering rice production

Middlemen driving up rice prices

Shutdown of rice mills

Failure to meet local production dependency target despite government investments

Insecurity

Middlemen influence

Sub-optimal rice mill operations