The Socialist Republic of Vietnam yesterday begged the ruling
All Progressives Congress (APC) to appeal to the Federal Government
to allow its country import rice to Nigeria at discounted
rates.
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
Vuong Dinh Hue, made the appeal in Abuja when he led a five-man
delegation to meet the Adams Oshiomshole-led National Working
Committee.
He said the delegation would also meet Vice President Yemi
Osinbajo to present similar demands.
Reacting, Oshiomhole said Nigeria would not accept such demand
from Vietnam, advising the country to rather secure land and invest
in rice production in Nigeria.
He said Nigeria would no longer become a dumping ground for
unwanted chemicals and spoilt products among others, stressing that
Nigeria’s borders would remain closed until neighbouring countries
learn to respect the rule of fair trade.
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