Friday, October 24, 2008

Gambia Aiming For Self Sufficiency In Rice - Oct 24, 2008

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has expressed hope that the African nation would be self-sufficient in rice production in three years time with the introduction of new varieties of rice and assistance from Taiwan.

According to reports in the Daily Observer, Jammeh revealed this Tuesday during a meeting with Taiwanese. Ambassador in Banjul, Richard Shih, and officials who are on a technical mission in Gambia. The President has also called for commitment from Gambians, saying: "It is a question of commitment. It will require a mass sensitization for attitudinal change.

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