The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Jacob Udida has said that Rubber is a major contributor to Nigeria’s Economy.
The Permanent Secretary, made the Statement when the Executive from the National Rubber Producers, Processor, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) paid him a visit in his office in Calabar.
He said that rubber is an essential raw material in the production of plastics, Bags, and bottles, adding that there is a need for the Ministry of Agriculture and the Association to synergize with other partners in the rubber industries in the State in ensuring that Rubber takes it rightful place in Agro sector.
Mr. Udida also suggested that established partners like Enghuat should set up processing plants in the State as against the current practice of moving raw rubber from here to Delta State for processing. Hence, it will be cost effective and provide employment opportunities for the locals, whose land produces the raw materials.
Earlier, the State Chairman, National Rubber Producers, Processor, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) Rev. Umoh Inameti, said that the purpose of their visit was to intimate the Permanent Secretary on the activities of the association.
He said that the goal of the association is to revitalize the ailing rubber sub-sector in the State.
“You are quite aware of the role of rubber was playing before now and that importance has been relegated, industries are moribund, jobs lost, revenue lost we are trying to revive and reposition Cross River State as the number 1 rubber producing state in the country”, he said.
Inameti said that the association is looking at planting 25,000 to 30,000 Hectares of rubber within the next 10 years adding that the State is blessed with arable land, good climate, labour among others.
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He said rubber as a strategic raw material is found in all industries such as Aviation, Medical, etc.
He called on the State Government not to downplay the importance of rubber adding that it can boost the Gross Domestic Product of the state.
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