The Publicity Secretary of RIFAN, Niger State Chapter, Mr.
Ibrahim Yusuf, debunked this allegations leveled against the association in a
signed statement.
Yusuf stated that an online platform attributed to one
Shariff Alhassan accused RIFAN of diversion of funds allotted for boosting rice
production.
He said: “The attention of our forum has been drawn to the
unverifiable allegations against the coordinator of Rice Farmers Association of
Nigeria, Niger State Chapter, in a publication purportedly written by one
Shariff M. M Alhassan. RIFAN as a critical stakeholder in the affairs of the
nation, we consider the allegation as a mere tale orchestrated to discredit us.
“It is on record that Niger RIFAN remains the leading state
in terms of rice production and the Ministry of Agriculture and other state and
federal government intervention agencies food can attest to this fact. We
challenge the Shariff M. M Alhassan to name the warehouse the rice he claimed
were procured were stored by RIFAN Niger state or any actual corruption
practice indulged by the association.
“We again restated our position that the report was meant to
create rancor in our rank and misinform the public and good people of Niger
State. Why did the reporter not make efforts to hear our own side to balance
his sensational report, which we believe was meant to pursue a sinister
motive?” he asked.
He however, called on the member of the public to debunk
rumors and unverified claims, targeted to dent the image of the association.
“We call on the public to disregard this purported tale as
we remain focused and committed in boosting local rice production in Niger
State. It is noteworthy to state that the pragmatic leadership of Niger State
RIFAN has earned its accolades in terms of numerous awards.
We again use this opportunity to commend the entire
membership RIFAN in Niger State for their efforts to make Niger State chapter
of RIFAN successful.”
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