Nigeria - Rivers State Rice Development Study

The Rivers State Rice Development Study project is in line with the Federal Government of Nigeria intentions to improve the production of food crops, thus reduce dependency on food imports and allow for increased self-sufficiency. The study is essential in order to assist the government to pursue its investment priorities in the agricultural sector. It will also have a significant impact in improving the role of women in agriculture. The study is broad based and inter-disciplinary covering all matters relevant to a rural development project. This will include among other things, socio-economic planning, technical design and economic and financial analysis. The study will assist the FGN and Rivers State Government in identifying the most viable rice development project for the area.