Nigeria produces enough, but cannot feed its people

    By Prof. Duro Oni | YSOT | Sep 15, 2025    
Get Unlimited Access
Subscribe to unlock this article

Complete digital access to quality journalism on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial.

Once registered, you can:

  • Read this article and many more, including access to epapers and research
  • Enjoy customize article feed/recommendation based on your profile
  • Enjoy access to Businessday exclusive events
  • One-Access accross Businessday platforms

Share this article
Shared
2708
times

Across Nigeria, the story of agriculture is one of both promise and paradox. In fertile fields from Benue to Kano, smallholder farmers rise at dawn, till the soil, and harvest crops in volumes that should feed the nation. Yet markets often suffer scarcity, prices remain inflated, and supply is irregular. The paradox here remains that Nigeria produces, but much of that production never reaches the tables of those who need it most.

Continue reading your article with a
BusinessDay subscription





Already a subscriber?
Sign In
RECOMMENDED STORIES
support_agent