Nigerian government is refocusing on sweet potato cultivation

The Nigerian government has stated that it will make every effort to unlock the potential of potato cultivation, especially the orange-fleshed sweet potato. Hajia Karima Babangida, director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, said this at the meeting of stakeholders from the potato value chain on the use of the orange-fleshed sweet potato. It was held in Osogbo. According to Ms Babangida, the ministry is determined to support the current government's intention. Leadership.ng quoted her as saying, “It is of the utmost importance to reiterate the determination of the federal government to ensure that the country does not experience food shortage crises this year and beyond as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic for the economic activities, especially among the small growers, processors and other value chain actors. " The main aim of the workshop is to create a forum for the stakeholders / key actors in the potato value chain to outline a way to realize the full potential of potato ...