LIBERIA PARTNERS WITH JIGAWA TO BOOST RICE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY

Liberia’s Agriculture Minister, David Akoi, is teaming up with Jigawa State to transform Liberia’s rice industry and cut heavy import reliance. On a study visit in Dutse, Akoi praised Jigawa’s success in rice cultivation and vowed to apply lessons learned to help Liberia produce at least 70% of its rice needs—cutting down imports and ensuring food security.

Governor Umar Namadi welcomed the collaboration, highlighting Jigawa’s expanding rice fields—from 70,000 hectares last year to a target of 300,000 by 2030—and efforts to modernize farming with irrigation, new machinery, and a tractor hiring scheme to boost production and tackle climate challenges. This partnership is set to strengthen agriculture and livelihoods in both regions.