Nigerian Army
Army Assure
Nigerian Army
Army Assure Rice Farmers of Food Security
The Nigerian Army has assured legitimate rice farmers and
millers of food security in the country.
The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier
General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, gave the assurance on Tuesday 2nd
October 2018, during a visit by members of the Rice Farmers
Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Borno State Chapter, to the
Headquarters 7 Division in Maiduguri.
He stated that, rice farmers were critical partners in the
sustenance of the country’s economy. He assured RIFAN of security
support while charging them to be law abiding and diligent in their
operations.
The Acting GOC enjoined them to ensure due diligence in
clearance of their products with other sister security agencies
particularly with Nigeria Customs Service.
Earlier, the Chairman of RIFAN Borno State Chapter, Alhaji
Bulama Maina Mohammed stated that, the Association is the largest
stakeholder in rice production in Nigeria.
He said that the RIFAN had come to solicit security support for
movement of their product and services.
He also commended the Nigerian Army for restoring peace and
security in the North East and assured of the Association’s
cooperation.
The Chairman was accompanied by the Vice Chairman Bukar Modu
Yari and Managing Director of Coplad Mills Nigeria Limited, Alhaji
Kyeri Goni Ali, among others.
TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations