: Up to 50% of fresh produce—worth over ₦3.5 trillion annually—is lost due to poor road networks and a critical lack of cold chain storage.
Despite high production volumes, the story of Nigerian produce is one of resilience against significant infrastructure gaps. Nigeria
: Banditry and local wildlife (like hippopotamus attacks in Gombe State) frequently disrupt farming operations and expansion plans. Emerging Opportunities and Success Stories : Up to 50% of fresh produce—worth over ₦3
: Nigeria is the world's top producer of cassava (cultivated in all 36 states), yams , and kolanut. Emerging Opportunities and Success Stories : Nigeria is
: Farmers like Hauwa Haruna and Aminu Abdullahi have transformed their livelihoods by adopting climate-resilient practices and modern vegetable production, inspiring their communities to do the same.
: The current cold storage deficit represents a projected $5.9 billion investment opportunity by 2030 for private players looking to fix the supply chain.