RIPAN and Nigeria Customs Service: Curtailing foreign rice smuggling into Nigeria

RIPAN, the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria, launched strategic Public Relations campaigns to tackle concerns over mass smuggling of foreign rice into Nigeria and boost the nation's revenue.

Summary

Concerned over massive smuggling of foreign rice into Nigeria, the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RIPAN) engaged in Strategic Public Relations campaigns which influenced a Presidential Directive and rapid actions by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in tackling the menace and boosting the nation's revenue.

From over 70% of Foreign Rice predominant in the Nigeria Market as at April 2019 it reduced to 37% by December 2019 due to the effective campaigns on enforcements and awareness creations. This invariably translates to an increase of Nigerian rice in the market from less than 30% to over 60% within eight months....

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