First indigenous rice mill opens in Imo

 



In a bid to ameliorate poverty and reduce the rate of unemployment, a newly established first indigenous rice processing and milling company in Imo State, Diva World Trading Services, has said it targets to employ over 1000 workers at full production capacity.

The Managing Director of the multimillion naira industry, Ifeyinwa Mba, disclosed this at a world press conference held at the company’s factory, Mgbidi, in Oru West Council Area of the state at the weekend.

Mba said that while the company currently produces 300 bags per day, it would get to 1000 bags of 50kg by the end of 2022.

She added that the company’s aim was also to boost food production in the state and across the country to complement the efforts of the government in food availability and affordability.

Mba regretted the challenges faced by small-scale business owners in the country and appealed to the government at all levels to prioritise support for genuine investors and young entrepreneurs. - Guardian

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