As much as 50% of Nigeria’s fresh produce, amounting to over N3.5 trillion ($2.4 billion) annually is lost post-harvest. Experts warn that the crisis, driven by power shortages, bad roads, and a critical cold chain deficit, undermines food security and fuels inflation. Yet, it also presents a $5.9 billion investment opportunity in storage, processing, and transport infrastructure by 2030. As the government lags on reform, private players are only just beginning to move.
Each morning, Yemisi
As much as 50% of Nigeria’s fresh produce, amounting to over N3.5 trillion ($2.4 billion) annually is lost post-harvest. Experts warn that the crisis, driven by power shortages, bad roads, and a critical cold chain deficit, undermines food security and fuels inflation. Yet, it also presents a $5.9 billion investment opportunity in storage, processing, and transport infrastructure by 2030. As the government lags on reform, private players are only just beginning to move.
Each morning, Yemisi
