Nigeria’s food security conversation has traditionally focused on production volumes such as tonnes harvested, hectares cultivated and annual output growth. While these indicators matter, they do not fully capture the structural challenge facing Nigeria’s agricultural economy. A large share of food produced across the country never reaches consumers in good condition because the infrastructure required to store, preserve and transport perishable goods remains underdeveloped. Post-harvest loss remains one of the most overlooked risks withi
Nigeria’s food security conversation has traditionally focused on production volumes such as tonnes harvested, hectares cultivated and annual output growth. While these indicators matter, they do not fully capture the structural challenge facing Nigeria’s agricultural economy. A large share of food produced across the country never reaches consumers in good condition because the infrastructure required to store, preserve and transport perishable goods remains underdeveloped. Post-harvest loss remains one of the most overlooked risks withi