Ogun State begins large-scale rice farming with World Bank-backed 200-hectare project.

Ogun State has joined Nigeria's rice-producing states, with the Governor flagging off the harvest of a 200-hectare farm at Magboro Rice Farm. Supported by the World Bank, the project aims to drive economic growth, create employment, and improve livelihoods, with plans to scale up to 2,000 hectares and generate N30bn in revenue.

August 19, 2024
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