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ISAMATA determined to crash price of rice in Imo - Ezeanochie

 By our correspondent 

The Imo State Amalgamated Markets and Traders Association (ISAMATA), under the leadership of Hon. Emmanuel Ezeanochie, has vowed to bring down the price of rice in the State by flooding the entire State with quality long grain rice.


He stated this during a recent chat with a section of the media in his office, at the State Secretariat,  Port Harcourt Road, Owerri.


The decision to engage in the rice project according to Ezeanochie, was informed by the desire of ISAMATA Executive to align with the Shared Prosperity policy of Governor Uzodimma Administration, which aims at improving the lot of the masses, especially in the area of food security.





It would be recalled that when Ezeanochie assumed office, as the President of ISAMATA, he vowed to bring positive change that will be beneficial to the traders and the rice scheme, which has the blessing and support of the Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma is one of those innovative projects.


Hon. Ezeanochie said that the long grain, stone-free rice project, numbering 600 bags per trailer load is selling at N34, 000 per 50 kilogramme (kg) bag against the current market price of N42, 000 per bag and the rice project, which is in partnership with Mountain Peak Concept, is aimed at eradicating hunger in the State by bringing down the price of the essential commodity, that serves as staple food for millions of Imo people.



So far five trailer-load of 600 bags per trailer have been supplied and it will continue until March, 2023.



The ISAMATA President thanked the Governor,  Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for approving and facilitating the project, which underscores his burning desire to improve the welfare of traders and Imo people.

 


Meanwhile, the President of ISAMATA, has enjoined traders to remain peaceful and vigilant during this festive season and avoid doing anything that will lead to breakdown of law and order.



    

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