Nigeria Unveils $3.1 Billion Agricultural Investment Portfolio to Boost Food Security

Nigeria Unveils $3.1 Billion Agricultural Investment Portfolio to Boost Food Security

The government said the initiative will directly benefit 45,000 farmers, set up 375 processing units, and reduce the nation's import dependence on starch and high-quality flour.

Strategic And Robust Investment in Staple Crops Will Reduce Post-harvest Loss - Minister - Global Upfront Newspapers

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said strategic and robust investment in staple crops, namely tomato, cassava, and maize, would unlock productivity, reduce  post-harvest losses, strengthen food security and  ensure strong financial returns for investors. The Minister, who spoke during his paper presentation titled ‘Investment Opportunities in Tomato, Maize and Cassava Value Chains at Hand–In–Hand (HiH) Investmen…