Economic Deep Dive: Minister Sabally’s Misplaced Priorities on Groundnut Licensing Proposal
Dr Ousman Gajigo highlights the Ministry of Agriculture’s “misplaced priorities” observed during the tabling of the National Food Security Corporation Bill. In this publication, Dr Gajigo argues against the licensing of the import and export of groundnuts, for which Minister Sabally advocated heavy fines reaching D5 million and 5 years’ imprisonment.
More in this detailed opinion piece.
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