- The N4bn MITROS rice project launched by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun in 2017 has failed to deliver on its promises
- Two abandoned rice mills sit on 1.2 million hectares of arable land, symbolizing the state’s unfulfilled agricultural potential
- Ogun State’s rice production remains low, with only 12,000 hectares dedicated to rice cultivation, contributing a mere 0.7% to national rice production
- The project’s failure has been attributed to corruption, poor execution, and mismanagement of funds
The MITROS rice project in Ogun State, Nigeria, has failed to deliver on its promises, leaving farmers in ruins. Launched in 2017 by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, the project aimed to revolutionize the state’s agricultural landscape and position it as a key player in Nigeria’s rice production sector.
However, the project’s failure has been attributed to corruption, poor execution, and mismanagement of funds. Despite the state’s vast agricultural potential, Ogun’s rice production remains low, with only 12,000 hectares dedicated to rice cultivation, contributing a mere 0.7% to national rice production.
Two abandoned rice mills, situated on 1.2 million hectares of arable land, stand as a testament to the state’s unfulfilled agricultural potential. The mills, which were expected to produce 75,000 tonnes of rice annually, are now a reminder of the project’s demise.
