Rice sourced from India and Thailand typically enters the region through Cotonou before being re-exported informally into Nigeria.
The case arises from the government’s plan to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice.
Discussions between Aliko Dangote and AfricaRice’s delegation focused on accelerating adoption of AfricaRice’s breakthrough climate-smart rice varieties.
The innovative framework targets the untapped potential of inland valleys in sub-Saharan Africa, which holds significant promise for rice cultivation.
With needs reaching 2.2 million tonnes, imports mainly from Asia and particularly India, have made it possible to satisfy consumers’ appetite.