President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has constituted a committee on rice to ensure the stability of the country’s staple.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the committee is expected to formulate policies to ensure constant and steady supply of rice in the country; formulate strategies for accelerated local production of rice and import substitution; and ensure Liberian participation in the importation and distribution of rice throughout the country.
The committee is also expected to formulate policies for the effective reactivation and management of the Rice Stabilization Fund and ensure database of rice, price comparison of major rice-producing countries and the grades of rice.
Individuals appointed to the committee are AmbassadorCharles Minor, Chairman; David Vinton, member;Tenaky Toure Kaba, member; Ministry of Agriculture,member; Ministry of Commerce and Industry, member;Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, member;Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, member; Fouta Corporation, member; National Port Authority, member;Liberia Business Association, member; Liberia Marketing Association, member; National Transport Union of Liberia, member; Liberia Bankers Association, member;National Civil Society Council of Liberia, member; and Rural Women Organization of Liberia, member.
The committee is expected to begin work immediately.