A'IBOM: INI LGA SET PACE IN RICE PRODUCTION AS HON. UMAH UNVEILS ARISE INI RICE
By Imoh Essien (Uyo)
While many are struggling with the soaring costs of rice across the nation, Ini people can now proudly consume rice grown in their soil and processed by their own hands as Ini Local Government Area yesterday, January 9, 2025, made history with the official unveiling of its locally produced and processed rice, branded as ARISE INI RICE.
The event, which took place in the remodelled Ini Council Hall amid jubilation from residents, showcased a remarkable stride toward food security and economic independence, which further consolidated its place as the food basket of Akwa Ibom State.
The ceremony which coincided with a Thank You Get-Together for PDP Faithful, witnessed the unveiling and distribution of beautifully branded bags of ARISE INI RICE to indigenes of the area by the Executive Chairman of Ini LGA, Hon. Inibehe Umah, demonstrating that the project has moved beyond mere conceptualization to actual production and distribution.
In his speech, the Ini Council Boss appreciated the stakeholders and all party faithful for supporting him before, during and after the elections, while also applauding the State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno PhD, for performing creditably well.
“Today, I'm here to say thank you to our party faithful and to also wish you all a happy new year. I want to thank His Excellency for his sterling performance ever since he was sworn in as Governor," Umah stated.
Hon. Umah said the initiative is in line with the ARISE Agenda of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno on food security and sufficiency.
He emphasized that the ARISE INI RICE project, which has gone through various stages from cultivation to processing and now distribution, employs modern agricultural practices and processing techniques to ensure it sufficiency in the market.
