: Businesses often face "food logistics" crises, such as transporting fragile strawberries by road from Jos to Lagos, where delays can ruin half a shipment.
Nigeria is a global agricultural powerhouse, currently leading the world in the production of . While the nation is frequently recognized for its crude oil exports, its agricultural sector has seen a staggering 256.9% growth in export value recently, reaching ₦4.44 trillion. This "green" narrative is driven by a mix of small-scale farmers—who make up about 90% of producers—and high-profile investors like Aliko Dangote . The Landscape of Production
: Nigeria is the world's top producer of cassava (cultivated in all 36 states), yams , and kolanut.
: Strawberries are uniquely grown in Jos , Plateau State, while states like Niger State have donated vast tracts of land (100,000 hectares) to help Lagos boost its food security. Challenges in the Supply Chain
: The current cold storage deficit represents a projected $5.9 billion investment opportunity by 2030 for private players looking to fix the supply chain.
Despite high production volumes, the story of Nigerian produce is one of resilience against significant infrastructure gaps.
: 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.
: 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.